August 2020 Virtual Programming Series
The Cooperative Extension Program at N.C. A&T State University offers a Virtual Programming Series in the month of August. Thursday, …
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Food Safety and Disaster Preparedness Resources
Hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, ice storms and other natural disasters can cause power outages or water damage that can put …
Hope4NC Helpline Available for COVID-19, Hurricane Stress
The Hope4NC Helpline (1-855-587-3463) is a statewide resource for North Carolinians experiencing stress and trauma from COVID-19 or natural …
Be Prepared
The most important thing that you can do to protect yourself and your property is to be prepared for …
Cooper Issues State of Emergency and Transportation Waivers for Isaias
[View Executive Order 154 | Issued July 31, 2020] North Carolina is preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Isaias with …
From the Vine - Mosquitos
An evening planned sitting on the patio can be ruined by buzzing and biting mosquitos. The recent rains that …
Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Initial Online Training Set for 2020
Would you like to know how to garden more successfully? Do you want to learn about the science of …
Support Sampson Agriculture - Download the Visit NC Farms App
While we all continue to make adjustments to the new normal in our lifestyle and communities, I think we …
In the Cards
In the Cards By Dee Shore at NC State University with CALS News As unemployment surged in North Carolina this …
Webinar Series: Mental Health for Farming and Rural Communities
We’re sharing a webinar series opportunity with our community: Improving Mental Health Service Access for Farming and Rural Communities: …
Take Advantage of the Visit NC Farms App!
Have you downloaded the Visit NC Farms app yet on your mobile device? Wouldn’t you like to receive notifications …
New Predetermined Coastal Evacuation Zones
Last week, North Carolina announced the implementation of the Know Your Zone initiative for the state’s coastal communities. The …
Sampson County Now Available on the Visit NC Farms App
Last week Sampson County joined several others in the state already live on the app. You can read the …
Sampson County Goes Live on the Visit NC Farms App!
Did you know that Sampson County is now live on the Visit NC Farms App!? Download TODAY to get …
New Online Poultry Resources Available for 2020
With everything going on in the world right now, we know there is a lot of uncertainty about many …
Take Control
If you or a community you serve is seeking more information about how to prevent or manage chronic disease, …
Faithful Families Virtual Walking Challenge
Are you looking for a little motivation to move more? Are you craving an opportunity to connect with your …
Explore Local Food and Drink on the Visit NC Farms App
Are you the owner of a restaurant that supports Sampson County farmers by serving locally grown food? Download the …
Local Foods Resources for Challenging Times
Our encounter with coronavirus has certainly brought about many changes and concerns for us all. Most of us have …
COVID-19 Information for Agricultural Workers
While much of this information is geared towards their region, The Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health has put …
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