CREES News

The latest news from Cooperative Research, Extension, and Education Program

Northern Marianas College-Cooperative Research, Extension, and Education ServiceAgriculture Production Program was recently granted a $725,000 research grant from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture to conduct vegetable and fruit variety performance trials in the CNMI.

Northern Marianas College-Cooperative Research, Extension, and Education Service was recently awarded a $460,00 grant from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture to continue its research of the commercialization of forktail rabbitfish in the CNMI.

Despite the rainy weather, last week’s Saipan Agricultural Fair sponsored by the Saipan Agricultural Fair Association drew many attendees.

The event was also supported by the Office of the Governor, the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Northern Marianas College-Cooperative Research Extension and Education Service, Office of Youth Affairs, 4-H Marianas and other organizations.

NMC-CREES to host composting seminar

Learn how to make your own compost.

The Northern Marianas College-Cooperative Research, Extension, and Education Service will be hosting a composting seminar to encourage homeowners to make their own compost with materials readily available at home.