Backyard Composting
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Win a Picnic Basket of Sampson County Agricultural Products and More
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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
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Postponing the 2020 Bruneau Scholarship Golf Tournament
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2020 Census Sampson County
Sampson Counts! Make sure you are in the 2020 Census before September 30! Sampson Counts Census Video Sampson Counts Censo del …
WATCH: North Carolina Climate Change Webinar Series
The State Climate Office of North Carolina (SCONC) and the North Carolina Institute for Climate Studies (NCICS) have a …
EDEN 2020 Annual Meeting
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From the Vine: Fall Weed Program
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The Grow Box
A program of Garden fun for your family delivered to your door from North Carolina 4-H and the JC …
Preparing Your Turkey for the Youth Market Turkey Show
You picked up your poults two months ago. They’ve taken a lot of your time and attention. They’re growing …
Farmers: Want to Learn More About MeatSuite? Here Are Some Upcoming Opportunities!
Making the Most Out of Bulk Sales Opportunities: Two New NC Choices’ Tools September 15, 2020, from 2–3:30 p.m. FREE Registration is …
Introduction to Plant Identification
The Path to Successful Gardening Six Week Course taught by Bryce Lane NCSU Professor & Lecturer Emeritus, Dept. of Horticultural Science Location JC Raulston …
August 26--Third Virtual Turfgrass Field Day
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Protecting Our Farming Community From Coronavirus
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