News From Sampson County Center

Lynn Raynor-Master Gardener
Growing a Greener Community

March 2, 2026

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Before Precision Planters: The Story of Henry Blair

February 20, 2026

cows grazing
Are You a Cattle Farmer or a Grass Farmer?

February 18, 2026

Max Knowles collecting lagoon sample
2026 Sampson Extension Sample Collection Dates

February 12, 2026

Backyard chickens drinking water
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)

February 6, 2026

Supr Training flier for Spanish-Speaking workers
Supervisory Training Workshop for Spanish-Speaking Workers

January 30, 2026

A250 committee members (L-R): Joel Rose, Dana Horne, Jamie King, Kullen Bell, Penny Lockerman, Eileen Coite, Wesley Johnson
Sampson County Prepares for Historic America 250 Celebrations

January 28, 2026

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More Than Just a Summer Camp: 4-H Is Cultivating the Future

January 21, 2026

Pesticide classes Johnston Co.
Upcoming Pesticide Credit Classes in Johnston County

January 21, 2026

Ag Day costumes
Sampson County Ag Day 2026

January 5, 2026

USDA announces January 15 national batching deadline for major NRCS conservation programs
NRCS Conservation Program Updates for NC Farmers

January 4, 2026

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 Livestock and Cold Weather

December 19, 2025

Brad Hardison pruning grapevine
From the Vine: Grape Pruning Workshop

December 19, 2025

Soil probe
Completing Your Poultry Nutrient Management Plan

December 4, 2025

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Winter Animal Care Tips

November 25, 2025

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Planning for Success

November 20, 2025

Child holding a heifer in a barn; text "4-H Dairy Heifer Program 2026 CALENDAR"
4-H Dairy Heifer Program Calendar Fundraiser

November 13, 2025

Christmas tree farm
North Carolina Christmas Trees

November 12, 2025

eggs in carton
Protecting Your Backyard Flock From Disease Through Biosecurity

October 23, 2025

Sampson County Ag Day 2024
Sampson County Ag Day Returns March 21, 2026

October 21, 2025

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Winterizing Your Landscape Before the Holidays

October 21, 2025

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Wheat Planting Recommendations

October 9, 2025

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From the Vine: Fall Lawn Care

October 7, 2025

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Its Bull Sale Time: Buy All the Bull You Can

September 25, 2025

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From the Vine:  Shade Gardening - Beauty Beyond the Sun

September 17, 2025

Turkey
Preparing Your Turkey for the Youth Market Turkey Show

September 11, 2025

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Preserving Farmland in Sampson County

September 5, 2025

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Late Season Considerations

August 28, 2025

Planting fall flowers
From the Vine – Fall Planting

August 25, 2025

Fall Workshops - Culinary Skills, Knowledge, Volunteerism.
Upcoming Workshops With FCS Agent, Sydney Knowles

August 18, 2025

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Potential for Nitrate Issues

August 14, 2025

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Rodent Control on Commercial Poultry Farms

July 31, 2025

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Preventing Heat Injury During the Summer

July 23, 2025

Flooded field
Too Much of a Good Thing?

July 16, 2025

Pecan Weevils
From the Vine: Controlling Pecan Weevils

July 15, 2025

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Random Ramblings of a County Agent

July 2, 2025

Mrs. Nancy feed truck driver
Fueling Bacon

June 26, 2025

Chicken coop
Backyard Flock Egg Production

June 20, 2025

4-H art entries
Opportunities for Youth Interested in Horses

June 10, 2025

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Where Does Fertilizer Go? Understanding Its Journey in the Soil

June 4, 2025

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