Help Us Better Serve Our Community
We at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Sampson County Center are wondering how we can better serve the community. This survey …
Community
Free Programs: San Diego Zoo Global Academy
Free Courses for Teachers and Students Ages 13 or Above In these uncertain and challenging times, our thoughts are with …
Water Resources Education - Two Live Webinars
Water Resources Education is offering TWO live webinars, each of which will last for approximately 1-hour. Feel free to …
Natural Charcoal? Who Knew!
As you dig around in your yard, you may come across what looks like charred wood. It may, in …
NC Restaurants Feeding Kids Initiative
Are you a restaurant, catering company or foodservice operation interested in helping feed kids in need during COVID-19 school …
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 …
One Less Thing to Worry About...
The Governor’s Executive Order 124, issued March 31, 2020, prohibits all end-user providers of residential electric, natural gas, water, …
College of Education Faculty, Instructors Offer Resources to Help Parents Teaching at Home During Coronavirus (COVID-19) School Closures
Faculty members and instructors with the NC State University College of Education share their tips and favorite resources to …
Participate in the Southeastern NC BioBlitz
Be a part of the 2020 City Nature Challenge BioBlitz, taking place April 24-27. Taking part is easy and …
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 …
Two Watersnakes Seen at Onslow Discovery Gardens
As the weather warms, snake sightings will become much more common. We have 38 varieties of snakes in NC, …
Extension Minute
Welcome to the Sampson County Extension Minute. I’m Brad Hardison with North Carolina Cooperative Extension. I am the Horticulture …
Best Methods to Follow When Submitting an Email Photo for Aquatic Plant ID
It can be very frustrating when trying to get an aquatic plant identified by emailing a photo – both …
Online K-12 Resources From PBS and UNC-TV
UNC-TV has a resource page of entertaining interactive lessons and videos. These 5-7 minute videos may be very helpful, …
Extension Continues to Serve Through Coronavirus
Extension Continues to Serve through Coronavirus Social distance, flexibility, new delivery modes, and creativity – the new normal for Sampson …
COVID-19 Resources
NC State Extension’s Food Safety site has compiled some resources that provide best practices for preparing for COVID-19. These …
Preparing for an Outbreak - Covid 19
During this time of uncertainty, it is best to seek out sources that post the most timely and factual information. …
Springtime Can Bring Severe Weather - Be Prepared
As springtime in North Carolina brings warmer weather, severe weather becomes more likely. It is important to be prepared …
Aquatic Plants Are Already Active
The mild weather experienced this winter in southeastern NC has permitted a variety of aquatic plants and weeds to …
2019 Pull for Youth Events Raise Over $100,000 for North Carolina 4-H and FFA
On Friday, February 7, 2020, representatives from AgCarolina Farm Credit, Cape Fear Farm Credit, and Carolina Farm Credit presented a …
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