Sampson County Is Joining the Visit NC Farms App
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Sampson County is excited to announce that we are joining the Visit NC Farms App! This …
Agriculture & Food
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Farmers Continue to Feed America
We can all certainly agree that these recent months have been very out of our “normal” and is a …
Webinar for Woodland Owners - Timber Sales: Is It Time to Sell?
Extension Forestry has put together a series of forestry webinars for the upcoming few months. The first one, Timber …
Update to Small Farms Week
N.C. A&T State University has decided to cancel all events related to its Small Farms …
North Carolina Celebrates the Contributions of Small-Scale Farmers With Small Farms Week, March 22-28
Small farms play a vital role in supporting the competitiveness and sustainability of United States rural and farm economies, …
Radical Roots: Sweetpotatoes
Often referred to as the “Orange Superfood”, the sweetpotato is an integral part of the American diet. From casseroles …
Crop Protection Programs Sign-Up Deadline Approaching
The signup deadline for the USDA programs will be here soon. Shelby Myers is an Economist with the American …
Sampson County and the Visit NC Farms App
Have a passion for agriculture, or just a desire to get away from the office and enjoy the countryside? …
Potlucks and Parties? Prep Using MyPlate
Typically, we think of the holidays being the time for parties and potlucks, but there can always be a …
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 …
Calling All Statewide and Regional Extension Professionals
Due to inclement weather, the meeting will be rescheduled for March (date TBD). We love our Area Specialized Agents for …
Think the Ground Is Dry? Wet? Not Sure?
The NC Drought Monitor website lets you see current and historical drought conditions. Also discussed are river levels and …
Timing Spring Nitrogen Application for Wheat
Wet weather seems to be a common occurrence for us this winter here in Sampson County. This is not …
Survey to Understand Farmers' Internet Needs
from the survey information The North Carolina Broadband Infrastructure Office, with the Friday Institute at NC State University, is conducting …
From the Vine – Winter Pruning
If your pruning shears and loppers haven’t been sharpened in a while, now is a great time to get …
Weed Control in Pastures and Hay Fields
Even though we are only January and there will be plenty more cold weather to come, now is a …
2019 - NC's Warmest Year...so Far
It’s official. According to the blog posted by the North Carolina State University Climate Office, 2019 edged out 1990 …
Less Food Waste in 2020
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), food waste refers to the “decrease in …
Winter Animal Care Tips
Soon, many of us will be buzzing around, busy as ever with holiday preparations and events. With the chilly …
How to Develop a Marketing Risk Plan for Your Farm
Managing marketing risk begins with a marketing plan. A marketing plan is the way you have decided you will …
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