Perquimans County Cooperative Extension

10/19/2026

It's time for a fall landscape refresh! Come see our Extension Master Gardener Volunteers for their fall plant sale Monday through Thursday of this week, from 10am to 2pm each day. They will be set up on the bridge entrance at the Chowan County Extension Office, located 730 North Granville Street in Edenton. Houseplants, natives, trees and much more! 🌿🌷

10/13/2026

Good Clean Fun: The Art of Soap Making
November 4th @ 5:30 PM
At the Perquimans County Extension Office
Cost: $10 may be paid by check or exact change
Registration must be completed by October 30th. Payment is required to secure your registration. Registration fees are non-refundable unless the class is canceled.

Call the Perquimans Extension Office to register at 252-426-5428 or email Sarah Sowders at [email protected]

NC State University {or N.C. Cooperative Extension} will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Please direct accommodation requests to: {Sarah Sowders at 252-426-5428}. Requests can be served more effectively if notice is provided at least 10 days before the event.

NC State University (or N.C. Cooperative Extension) is an equal opportunity provider.

10/12/2026

Last week we had the opportunity to teach the 2nd graders at Perquimans Central School with our Farm Day Adventures Program. Students learned about chickens, goats, soils, pumpkins, fiber, corn and soybeans.

10/05/2026

We are kicking off National 4-H Week by inviting everyone to wear green today! Wearing green today is a simple way to show your support of 4-H! Additionally, in honor of National 4-H week we would love to hear some of your favorite 4-H experiences! Please comment below and share your favorite 4-H memory! We are sharing some photos from our 4-H summer activities to highlight the fun we had with 4-H so far this year!

10/03/2026

Fall is a time for planting and preparing for the upcoming growing season. It is also a good time to submit soil samples to the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for agronomic recommendations specific to what you are growing.

Now is also the time to submit soil samples for faster turnaround times and to avoid peak-season testing fees. Soil testing is free for North Carolina residents from April 1, 2026, through Nov. 30, 2026. Learn more in the release below!

➡ https://www.ncagr.gov/news/press-releases/2026/09/16/submit-soil-samples-nov-30-avoid-peak-season-fees

09/29/2026

09/25/2026

09/17/2026

We are taking a Fall Field Trip to Brothers Farm Market! This is the perfect way to celebrate Fall by enjoying autumn themed activities! Monday October 19th is a teacher workday for Perquimans County schools, so this is a great opportunity for Perquimans county youth to get outside and enjoy the pumpkin patch!
This field trip will be October 19th. Drop off will be at the Perquimans County Cooperative Extension office at 9:20am and pick up at 1:30pm. Please pack a bagged lunch as we will enjoy a picnic while there. This program is for youth ages 8-12. The cost of this field trip is $13 and includes a pumpkin, hayrides, corn maze, farm animals to meet and pet, play areas, a barrel train ride and more! Payment is due no later than Monday October 12th, you must pay in order to secure your spot. Additionally, all youth must be registered in 4-Honline you can do that here: https://4honline.com/ #/user/sign-in
To register visit this link: https://forms.gle/Z12wpjjXkV7M6QgT6
If you have any questions please reach out to Ruth Perkins at: 252.426.5428 or [email protected]

09/15/2026

It's time to order your Christmas Wreaths! When you purchase one of these wonderful hand made Fraser Fir wreaths you are not only gaining a beautiful decoration for your home, you are supporting Perquimans County 4-H and our programs! This fundraiser provides funding for camp, summer programs, 4-H competitions and much more! These wreaths are made by Pardue Tree Farm in the North Carolina Mountains. We are offering 24" Fraser Fir wreaths for $25. To order please call 252.426.5428 or email: [email protected]. Please make checks payable to Perquimans County. The deadline to order a wreath is October 30th.

09/09/2026

Prepare Your Horses for Winter! ❄️

Join us November 5 at 5:30 p.m. for Equine Winter Feeding Practices! Learn practical tips for winter nutrition, forage, water intake, cold stress, and preventing common winter health issues.

🎤 Featuring Dr. Lombardi with Oaks Veterinary Clinic and Beth Burchell with Halifax County Cooperative Extension Center.

Where: Perquimans Extension Office located at 601 S Edenton Rd St Suite A, Hertford, NC 27944

How to register call Perquimans Extension Office at (252) 426-5428

Come prepared for winter—and keep your horses thriving! 🐎