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Deanna Bigio

Deanna Bigio

Extension Agent - Horticulture Wake County Centerdibigio@ncsu.edu
Street Address: 4001-E Carya Dr
Raleigh, NC 27610
Mailing Address: 4001-E Carya Dr
Raleigh, NC 27610

Job Description I'm the Consumer and Commercial Horticulture Agent in Wake County and the Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Wake County Coordinator. This means I work with several groups and enhance or develop programming in several subject areas. I got my MS in Horticulture from the University of Georgia studying peaches, so my skill set is oriented toward fruits and edible crops. I work with homeowners, small farmers, local partners, landscapers, and nurserymen. Current projects in the horticulture program include: expanding outreach through social media, specialized edible gardening programs, and volunteer leadership training and recruitment.

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Apply for the 2026 Master Naturalist Program

written by Debbie Roos, Agriculture – Sustainable / Organic Production Agent in Chatham County Master Naturalist field trip. The Master Naturalist Volunteer …

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Ready-Garden-Grow 2025 Schedule!

What is Ready-Garden-Grow? Ready-Garden-Grow: An Introduction to Vegetable Gardening is a 2.5-hour class designed to teach beginner home gardeners what …

Environmental Issues

Contrary to what one might think, issues with our plants tend to be caused by abiotic factors such as …

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