Being a Leader
Have you started thinking about what’s next? After the pandemic, after vaccinations, after we all feel like we can …
Community
Benefits of Raised Bed Gardening
Spring has finally arrived and warmer temperatures are luring us outside. I imagine you have also experienced the havoc …
Summer Annuals
Tell me you live in North Carolina without telling me you live in North Carolina… I will go first! …
Zebra Mussel Alert!
This is a re-post of information put out by N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission regarding zebra mussels in aquarium moss …
Curious About Soil?
If you are curious to know more about soil, the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) has a variety …
Raised Bed Gardening
Which crops are feasible for a raised bed? How much space do I need? Can I harvest more produce …
Private Applicator Recertification v Training - ONLINE
Training will cover 2021-2023 recertification updates, herbicide resistance, and water quality and pesticide performance. Two (2) hours of rectification …
Don’t Miss Out – Sign Up Online Today
Are you looking for something fun, educational, and an opportunity to meet new friends in a safe and nurturing …
Weed Control in Pastures and Hayfields
Join North Carolina Cooperative Extension on March 23 from 7 – 8 p.m. for a virtual presentation on weed …
EFNEP Provides Solutions
Have you ever wondered how you were going to feed your family on a limited budget and with limited …
Benchmarks for Big, Bountiful Blueberries
As a homeowner, would you like to know how to increase your harvest and the size of your blueberries? …
Making the Cut Benefits Plants
I saw a post on Facebook the other day of a groundhog exclaiming six more weeks of winter, but …
2021 Virtual Winter Crop Meetings with In-Person Options
Due to continued concerns regarding the spread of COVID-19, all of our traditional winter crop meetings will be held …
Virtual AgriShops
Small farmers will have two opportunities to learn about new production practices and technologies, with Virtual Regional Small Farmer …
Muscadine Culture and Pruning Workshop
Topics covered during this workshop will include trellising, training, and pruning vines; recommended varieties and cultivars; fertilization recommendations; and …
Help Feed the Hungry
Donate canned goods and other nonperishable food by February 15, 2021, and be part of a statewide N.C. Cooperative Extension campaign …
Is Food Safety Just a Scam?
During the food safety training I held a couple of weeks ago, I was asked why food safety is …
Planting for Spring Forages
Join North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Robeson and Wayne County Centers for a virtual presentation on spring forages. Joshua Baker …
ServSafe Managers Food Safety Certification Training
Join us for our upcoming ServSafe Managers Food Safety Certification training, beginning February 22, 2021, at 8:45 a.m. This …
Radon: Your Home and Your Health
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that you cannot see, smell, or taste, so it could be present …
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- 2020 Great Sunflower Contest Entry Form
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- February 2021 ServSave Enrollment Form PDF Fillable
- January 2021 ServSafe Enrollment Form PDF Fillable
- The Great Pumpkin Contest
- The Great Pumpkin Contest Application
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