A “FAIR” Fall Garden
I know what the outdoor thermometer says, but believe it or not, it is time to consider your fall …
Community
Walk With Me
This class is geared to help increase physical activity and provide motivational support through informational and activity sessions. Weekly …
The Seasonal Shopper
There is nothing tastier than adding a fresh touch to your favorite meals! Including fresh fruits and vegetables in …
Bouncing Back to the “New Normal” Post-COVID-19 Pandemic
Are you apprehensive about returning to face-to-face activities with most restrictions being lifted? If so, you are not alone. …
ServSafe Managers Food Safety Certification Training
The registration fee of $125 (check or money order ONLY, made payable to N.C. Cooperative Extension of Robeson County) …
Farm to Fork: Youth Edition
Have you or your family ever wondered where their favorite foods come from, or what makes their favorite dish …
Cooking With Fresh Herbs
Cooking summer vegetables with fresh herbs is a delicious twist on summer produce. With the Robeson County Farmers Market …
Instant Pot for Beginners
Several dates and times available – choose the one that works for you! Explore the exciting world of Instant Pot …
Air Frying for Beginners
Several dates and times available – choose the one that works best for you! Explore the exciting world of air …
Upcoming 2021 Events for Family and Consumer Science
With the gradual lifting of COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines, there has been a slow start to summer. With the …
Hypertufa Workshop
You may have heard about or seen hypertufa pots – now here is your chance to create your own! …
Composting ABC’s
Want to learn the ABCs of composting? For the backyard gardener, we will discuss cold and hot composting, containers, …
How Are You Doing…Now?
A little over a year ago, I wrote an article entitled “How are you Doing?” It seems a little …
Visiting NC Farms Just Got Easier
Now that spring is finally here, it is a great time to get out and enjoy the outdoors. Recent …
Stitchin’ With Extension
Stitchin’ With Extension June 10, 17, 24, July 1, & 8, 2021 10 a.m. to noon, 3 to 5 p.m., or …
Schedule Some 4-H Fun Into Your Routine
Are schedules and routines the same thing? Do they benefit families and children? How do programs such as 4-H …
ServSafe Managers Food Safety
The registration fee of $125 (check or money order ONLY, made payable to N.C. Cooperative Extension of Robeson County) may …
Being a Leader
Have you started thinking about what’s next? After the pandemic, after vaccinations, after we all feel like we can …
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! …
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County Extension Programs
Downloadable Forms and Program Information
- 2020 Great Sunflower Contest Entry Form
- 2020 Great Sunflower Contest Rules
- 2020 Very Local Holiday Festival Vendor Registration Form FILLABLE
- August 2020 ServSafe Enrollment Fillable Form
- February 2021 ServSave Enrollment Form PDF Fillable
- January 2021 ServSafe Enrollment Form PDF Fillable
- June 2021 Hypertufa Workshop PDF Fillable Enrollment Form
- June 2021 ServSafe Enrollment Form - PDF FIllable
- The Great Pumpkin Contest
- The Great Pumpkin Contest Application
Farmers Markets and Local Roadside and Pick-Your-Own Markets
Information Portals
- Community Development
- Composting
- Military Outreach
- NC Community Gardens
- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
- Tourism Extension
More Extension Programs at NC State University
National eXtension Resources
- Agricultural and Food Law (eXtension.org)
- Civil Dialogue (eXtension)
- Community Planning and Zoning
- Cooperatives (eXtension)
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (eXtension)
- Enhancing Rural Community Capacity (eXtension)
- Entrepreneurship (eXtension)
Newsletters
- 2020 November Livestock Newsletter
- 2021 March Small Farms NL
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2014, August
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2014, February
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2015, August
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2015, February
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2016, August
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2016, February
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2017, February
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2017, September
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2018, February
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2018, September
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2019, March
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2021, March
Partnerships and Organizations
- Industry Expansion Solutions
- NC Drought Management Advisory Council
- NC Rural Center
- Small Business and Technology Development Center
Publications
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