N.C. Cooperative Extension Helps Farmers Search for Alternative Enterprises
Change is continuous in farming. Prices, farm programs, trade policies, technology, markets, and consumer preferences all change continuously, just …
Being Proactive to Address Diseases in Corn
In times of unusually wet weather with warm temperatures, and corn is either pollinating or in the milk stage; …
Pollinators Are Extremely Important
We just enjoyed all the great tastings at the 8th Annual Robeson County Farmers Market Extravaganza. I would like …
Have You Seen a Diamondback?
According to Jeff Hall, Conservation Biologist with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, sightings of Diamondback rattlesnakes are becoming much …
It's That Time Again!
It’s time for fresh, locally grown vegetables! Most people who know me would say I am a city girl. …
Action Instead of Words - Be the Difference!
How many times have you heard someone say, “I want to make a difference” or “I want to see …
Benefits of a Family Dinner
Today, many American families have strayed away from eating family dinners together. Family dinners can be defined as coming …
Cooperative Extension Welcomes New Program Assistants
North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Robeson County Center, has added new members to their family; are you wondering who it …
Not All Carbs Are Created Equal
Most of us love our carbs – aka breads, cookies, cakes, and french fries! Carbohydrates are also found in …
Summer Annuals
The past couple of days I have had to make changes to my children’s clothing, because the temperatures seem …
Cleaning Out Old Pesticides
Hopefully, the potential for winter weather to return has diminished, giving way to the buds and blooms of spring’s …
Small Farmers Are Special
It is hard to determine the exact definition of a small farm. Some try to define small farms by …
The Little Things Make a Difference
Have you ever randomly made eye contact with someone and they smiled at you? For most of us, regardless …
Small Farms Keep Agriculture Moving Forward
Small farms play a vital role in supporting the competitiveness and sustainability of United States rural and farm economies …
Crapemyrtle Bark Scale Pest Alert!
Unfortunately Currituck County, NC has a confirmed identification of crapemyrtle bark scale. Samples were collected by Sarah Watts, Extension …
Help the US Fish & Wildlife Service!
The US Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) is trying to learn more about the distribution of an aquatic plant …
2018 Cultured Seafood Festival, March 9 in New Bern
The 2018 North Carolina Aquaculture Development Conference (NCADC) is excited to announce the culminating event of the conference, the …
Strategies for Propagating Vegetables Workshop
Strategies for Propagating Vegetables Do you have questions about: how to maximize the quality of your vegetables through your propagation …
Thank You
When we teach etiquette, we try to express the importance of the thank-you note. Now, I know when I …
Gardening Showcase
If cold wintry weather does nothing else, it makes most of us yearn for spring, warmer weather, or a …