2022 State Meeting
2022 NCACAA State Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference
June 14-16, 2022
The 2022 North Carolina Association of County Agricultural Agents state meeting will be hosted by the Northeast District in Kill Devil Hills, NC. The meeting will be June 14-16. Our headquarters hotel is the Ramada Plaza Nags Head Oceanfront.
The Northeast District has put together what we think is a great meeting starting with a pre-conference activities on June 14th. The State Board will hold their meeting Tuesday evening. The meeting will officially begin Wednesday morning with the business meeting followed by the opening luncheon and professional development sessions. The day will conclude with the Awards Banquet on Wednesday evening.
Hotel Information
Ramada Plaza Nags Head Oceanfront
Room rates are guaranteed through May 14, 2022.
Call the Ramada directly at (252) 441-2151 to reserve a room.
Identify your affiliation with NCACAA to get the preferred group block rate:
2 queen beds (street view): $159/night
1 king bed (street view): $169/night
2 queen beds (dune view): $179/night
Rates are subject to the current applicable local taxes of 12.75%.
If you would like to extend your stay at the Ramada, the above discounted room rates will be honored for early arrivals starting Sunday. Friday and Saturday room rates, either pre or post conference, are $209 (2 queen beds) or $219 (1 king bed). These extended stay discounts are also good until May 14th, on a space available basis. Since the meeting is during tourist season, attendees may want to reserve extra nights as soon as possible.
All rooms offer a private balcony, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, and in-room safe. The Ramada also offers a complimentary business center, fitness center, ocean view Beachcombers Restaurant & Tiki Hut, indoor pool, and more...
Spouse & Life Members Information
In lieu of traditional spouse and retiree tours, we hope that those of you attending the conference will take advantage of the many pleasantries of Nags Head on your own time as you see fit. You may simply choose to relax on the beach with a drink in your hand and your toes on the sand, but there are many fun sites to see and things to do while you’re here as well. Jennette’s Pier, Jockey’s Ridge State Park, The Cape Hatteras National Seashore, and the Lost Colony Waterside Theatre are all well worth your time. More information about these and many other options are available at: https://nagsheadguide.com/attractions
Early Bird Activities
Organized Opportunities
1 – Deep Sea Fishing on the Carly A, 57’ Carolina Custom, Captain Jon Weiss
Time: Leave Pirates Cove Marina 5 a.m. – Return 5 PM
Cost: $2500
Minimum of 4 people, maximum of 6, price does not include mate tip
Distance from hotel: 10 miles
NENCACAA must have payment by May 10th
Make checks payable to: NENCACAA
If there are not enough people to fill charter, money will be refunded.
2 - Golf Outing
215 West Side Lane, Powells Point, NC 27966
Distance from hotel: 16 miles
Tee time: 1:00 p.m.
Cost: 18 Holes: $65 (includes cart, pay at pro shop)
On Your Own Opportunities
1 – Fishing on the Crystal Dawn Head Boat (fishing capacity – 50 people)
Leave 7 AM – Return 12 PM
Leave 12:30 PM – Return 5 PM
Cost: $48 adults, $38 children (10 and under)
Book directly on your own at: https://crystaldawnheadboat.com/
Offer various airboat, paddle board, and bus tours in and around the Outer Banks area.
Participants RSVP with: JamieMoore@outerbanksadventures.com
Local expert, Tommy Hill, provides one-on-one, group, or performance lessons for both kids and adults.
2 hour one-on-one private lesson ($90).
For reservations, visit website, email at info@shreddysurfschool.com, or call 252-473-7631 or 252-202-4331.
Professional Development Sessions
Session 1 - Diversity in Agriculture
Dr. Antoine J. Alston, Associate Dean, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, NC A&T SU
Session 2 - The Port of Virginia Expansion and It's Impact on Agriculture
Dr. Heidi Schweizer, Extension Specialist, Department of Agriculture and Resource Economics, NCSU
Session 3 - Strategies for Working With Youth (pre-recorded for viewing at your convenience)
Jenny Jordan, Extension Associate, NC State Extension
Professional Improvement Tours
Tour 1 – Hatteras Oyster and Lighthouses
Learn about the Hatteras Oyster Company and visit some of the lighthouses in the Outer Banks area.
Limited to 12 people.
Full Day (9:00 am – 4:00 pm)
Meal: Dutch meal during tour.
Contact person: Tanya Lamo, Dare County, CED, (252) 473-3106, telemo@ncsu.edu
Tour 2 – Roanoke Island
Visit the historic Island Farm and Elizabethan Gardens on Roanoke Island.
Limited to 20 people.
Half Day (9:00 am – 1:00 pm)
Meal: Meal on your own after tour.
Contact person: Tanya Lamo, Dare County, CED, (252) 473-3106, telemo@ncsu.edu
Tour 3 – Direct Marketing
Participants will visit the Currituck County roadside market and then travel to a potato farm in Camden County.
Limit of 30 people.
Full Day (9:00 am – 4:00 pm)
Meal: Dutch meal during tour.
Contact: Adam Formella, Currituck Ag Agent, (252) 232-2262, adam_formella@ncsu.edu or Austin Brown, Camden CED, (252) 331-7630, austin_brown@ncsu.edu
Tour 4 – Craft Beverages Tour
Visit and tour a winery and a brewery/distillery in Currituck and Dare Counties.
Limit of 30 people.
Full Day (9:00 am – 4:00 pm)
Meal: Dutch meal during tour.
Contact person: Adam Formella, Currituck Ag Agent, (252) 232-2262, adam_formella@ncsu.edu
Tour 5 - Historic Corolla
Enjoy guided tours of Maritime Museum, Wildlife Education Center, Whalehead Club, & Wild Horse Center, and take a self guided tour of the Corolla Lighthouse if time permits.
Limited to 30 people.
Full Day (9:00 am – 4:00 pm)
Meal: Dutch meal at Corolla Light Town Center during tour.
Contact person: Adam Formella, Currituck Ag Agent, (252) 232-2262, adam_formella@ncsu.edu
Youth Activities (Open to youth of all ages and adult chaperones)
Wednesday Afternoon Dolphin Tour (Registration required, also bring money for lunch, ice cream, and souvenir opportunity)
11:45 am - Meet at front entrance of Ramada Plaza (bring your own car/booster seats if required)
12:00 pm - Depart for McDonalds for lunch (bring your own money)
1:00 pm - Depart for Manteo Waterfront for boarding cruise
1:30 pm - Depart Private Charter Dolphin cruise in protected waters (Sound and tidal creeks)
3:30 pm - Return to Manteo Waterfront and depart for Ramada Plaza
4:00 pm - Return to front entrance of Ramada Plaza (parent pickup)
Wednesday Evening Pool/Pizza Party - Pre-registration required
5:30 pm - Drop off begins for Pool/Pizza party (Lifeguard provided)
8:30 pm - Pool/Pizza party ends (or at close of awards banquet)
Thursday - Youth attend Tours and Cookout/Cornhole tournament with adults.
Cornhole Tournament
Will be held for all registered after eating at Cookout on June 16
Open to all registered meeting attendees
Single elimination team (2 players per team) tournament with cancellation scoring of bag in hole (3) and bag on board (1). Each game decided by first to 21 points or over.