An Extreme, Unusual 2020: The Weather Year in Review
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Become a Member of Sampson County Friends of Horticulture
If you are like most of your friends or neighbors, you have had numerous problems the past few years …
"Fowl" Odors: A Benefit of the Country Life
Poultry litter is an excellent source of nutrients that can be incorporated into many cropping systems in North Carolina. …
4-H Winter PenPal Program - Sign Up Today!
Registration for this program will run November 16–December 11, 2020. Matching will take place through the States’ 4-H Exchange …
Grow Box Gets Kids Growing — Fall Vegetables, That Is
Original story was written by Dee Shore. Family life tends to run in constant motion — errands to finish, school work …
Giant Salvinia Alert!
Giant salvinia (Salvinia molesta) has been found in Columbus County. This is a federally listed, noxious, invasive aquatic weed. …
Well Water - What Homeowners and Realtors Need to Know
Do you have questions about well water? Are you a realtor or homeowner with a well? Then consider attending …
Environmental Education - Southeastern NC Activities and Information
Do you like word search games? Own a septic system? Have wet areas on your property? Curious about wind …
NC Zoo Presents "Living With Nature" Virtual Event
From the North Carolina Zoo: Next week is the North Carolina Zoo’s first Living with Nature distance learning event for the 2020-2021 …
Backyard Composting
Instead of disposing of yard trimmings and kitchen scraps, you can compost them in your own backyard. Composting is an …
Win a Picnic Basket of Sampson County Agricultural Products and More
Learn more about the Visit NC Farms app and download it here: visitncfarmstoday.com, then register to win a Visit NC …
Troxler Announces COVID-19 Assistance for Farmers Market Operators and Local Food Hubs
RALEIGH – Beginning October 1, 2020, farmers market operators and local food hubs can apply for assistance through the …
Sampson County Office - Now Open to the Public
Effective October 9, 2020, the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Sampson County Center has reopened our doors to the general public. Face …
News From the NC PFAS Testing Network
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a specific group or category of man-made chemicals that includes PFOA, PFOS, GenX, …
Harvest Time
In the state of North Carolina, agriculture is undoubtedly a big deal. The industry contributes over $70 billion and …
NC 4-H Going Abroad?
Are you interested in learning more about the NC 4-H Outbound Exchange Program? NC 4-H has opportunities for current …
Fourth Virtual Field Day of 2020
Turf Tips: Review of Turfgrass Pest Issues in a Challenging Year We are hosting another virtual field day on October …
Postponing the 2020 Bruneau Scholarship Golf Tournament
The Turf Work Group has decided to postpone the Bruneau Scholarship Golf Tournament that was scheduled for October 21, …
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