The Heart of Agriculture: Sampson County Tops North Carolina and Shines Nationally
Sampson County stands as a proud testament to the resilience, dedication, and ingenuity of our farming community. According to …
Brad Hardison
County Extension Director & Extension Agent, Agriculture - Horticulture Sampson County Centerbrad_hardison@ncsu.eduStreet Address: 55 Agriculture Pl
Clinton, NC 28328
Clinton, NC 28328
Mailing Address: 55 Agriculture Pl
Clinton, NC 28328
Clinton, NC 28328
Job Description Administration; responsible for budgets and personnel. Provides assistance, information, and educational programming for consumer horticulture and commercial grapes, blueberries, pecans, landscape professionals and turf.
Recent Posts by Brad Hardison
From the Vine: Pruning Grapevines for Healthier Harvests
Growing up in rural Sampson County, it seemed that everyone had a grapevine in their landscape. Grapes have many …
Is Your Cactus Really a Christmas Cactus?
It’s a common scenario: you’ve purchased a beautiful “Christmas cactus” from a store or received one as a gift, …
From the Vine: Why Soil Sampling Is Essential for Gardens, Lawns, and Crops
As the fall season winds down and winter approaches, it’s a prime time to think about the health of …
How to Collect Soil Samples and Avoid Fees: A Guide for North Carolina Residents
For farmers, gardeners, and homeowners in North Carolina, soil testing is a vital step in achieving optimal plant health …
Composting 101
Fall is the time of year when we are cleaning our landscape and putting our gardens to rest. When …
From the Vine: Fall Planting
Fall is the Time for Planting As the summer heat begins to wane and the days grow shorter, fall emerges …
From the Vine: What’s Eating You?
Summertime is the peak season for outdoor events. BBQ’s, back yard sports, hikes, picnics, camping trips, fishing and many …