Fruits That Fight Heart Disease
The next time you are in the grocery store, seek out a selection of colorful berries to add to …
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Storm Damage Relief Program Update for Pastures
Three new programs will be available specifically to help farmers that had damage to pastures from the effects of …
Turkey Overload! What Do I Do?
Thanksgiving is less than a week away and I couldn’t be more excited to kick into Holiday gear! Delicious …
The Benefits of Fiber and How It Works
Most fiber is like other carbohydrates, made up of many glucose molecules. However, fiber does not break down into …
Farmer Disaster Assistance Webinar – 10-31-2018
N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, along with NC State Extension and FSA, are announcing a program to …
Tips and Tools to Maintain Your Weight During the Holidays
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, can you believe it? This time of year we are busy making holiday …
Test Soil Now to Avoid New Peak-Season Testing Fee
In today’s economy, consumers are always looking for ways to save money. One of the most practical ways to …
Following These Five Steps Can Help You Feel Happier
You probably don’t need research to tell you we’re living in a stressful time. A recent survey by the …
Time to Make Your Winter Feed Plan
What a difference a month makes! This time last month things were going along very well, but …
Holiday Challenge 2018
Join us this year for the 2018 Eat Smart, Move More Maintain Don’t Gain Holiday Challenge! This year the …
“Substantial Damage” and “Substantial Improvement”: What Do They Mean, and How Can They Impact You?
If you live in a flood zone and sustained damage to your home, the terms “substantial damage” and “substantial …
Hay Donation Website
NC State Extension has created a website form for collecting information from those who want to donate hay and …
Think Food Safety When the Power is Out
Hurricane Michael made landfall earlier today in Florida and is quickly speeding along a track with takes it directly …
How to Enjoy Exercise and Healthy Eating
Are you annoyed by people who seem to enjoy exercise? What about people who eat healthy with little effort? …
From the Vine – Mosquitos
If you have spent any time outside since the hurricane, then you are aware that we have a mosquito …
Yuck! Is It Polluted?
“Yuck! Is it polluted?” is a frequent question when people see our ditches and waterways with fluffy orange growths, …
Flood Damage to Forest Stands
The flooding that has resulted from Hurricane Florence in much of North Carolina may have significant impact on forested …
Controlling Carbs
Carbs are an important energy source, but it’s easy to consume too much, and many carbohydrate sources have little …
Volunteers Needed for a Healthy Cause
I am excited to announce that Sampson County Cooperative Extension will be bringing Speedway to Healthy to Sampson County …
Med Instead of Meds
Did you know that two-thirds of chronic diseases can be prevented by lifestyle changes, specifically diet and exercise? This …
Have You Seen a Diamondback?
According to Jeff Hall, Conservation Biologist with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, sightings of Diamondback rattlesnakes are becoming much …
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