Camden Extension Connections: April 2025
(Updated: April 11, 2025, 11:21 a.m.)
Camden County's 2nd Annual Homeschool Ag Day provided a unique opportunity for local homeschoolers to explore the world of agriculture. The event was a collaborative effort between Camden County Extension and local farmer and Homeschool 4-H Club Leaders Matt and Michele Davis, welcomed 75 youth from Camden County and surrounding areas. Participants explored farm equipment and embarked on a virtual harvesting adventure using VR headsets, gaining insight into the crops cultivated in their own backyard. Experts from Parkway Ag and Tidewater Ag shared valuable knowledge about grain operations and the increasing importance of drones in agriculture. Additionally, Grace Atkins, Horticulture Extension Agent from Pasquotank County, offered a practical lesson on seed planting.
Upcoming Events
BINGO Family Fun Night
The Camden County 4-H Foundation will be hosting a BINGO Family Fun Night to help raise funds to help support our local 4-H program. Come out for a night of fun!
BINGO cards will be sold for $10/pack and there will also be refreshments for sale. Cash or checks will be accepted.
2025 Summer 4-H Fun Registration
We are excited to announce summer fun registration starts April 11th. We will be using a registration process through 4HOnline. For more information and instruction on how to register visit our website.
The fundraiser for the Eastern 4-H Center camping program, On the Dock of the Bay, which has been a cherished 4-H tradition in Tyrrell County for many years is being paused this year.
Instead, they are excited to announce that our next celebration will take place on May 2, 2026, marking the 25th anniversary of the Eastern 4-H Center. This milestone offers a unique opportunity to create an unforgettable event that honors our collective impact.
Though they won’t gather this year, their work continues. They are asking for your continued support of the programs and activities of the Eastern 4-H Center, particularly in providing camp scholarships for the upcoming summer. Your generosity ensures that children in need can experience the joy, growth and connection camp provides. Donations can be made online at go.ncsu.edu/eastern4h or via check payable to the NC Agricultural Foundation (memo: “Eastern 4-H Center”). Checks can be dropped off at the Center or mailed to:
NC Agricultural Foundation, Inc.
Attn: Eastern 4-H Center
NC State UniversityCampus Box 7645
Attn: Eastern 4-H Center
NC State UniversityCampus Box 7645
Raleigh, NC 27695-7645
To ensure support for campers this summer, please send all donations by May 3, 2025.
Horticulture Programs With Camden Public Library
Grace Atkins, Horticulture Agent, along with the Camden Public Library will be presenting horticulture programs for adults and youth. Save the dates now and be on the lookout for registration by following the Camden Public Library's Eventbrite page.May 7th at 5:00 p.m.: Vegetable Gardening for adultsMay 14th at 3:30 p.m. Plant Parts with Taste Test for youthMay 28th at 5:00 p.m.: Seed Savings for adults
Register online: go.ncsu.edu/2025neagexpo
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