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Random Ramblings of a County Agent

When I was told this was my week to do a newspaper article, I wasn’t sure what I was going to write. I thought a while and then I got my inspiration during staff conference. One of our staff said…

Fueling Bacon

This article was written and published by NC Farm Families(NCfarmfamilies.com).This original article can be found at: Fueling Bacon Meet Mrs Nancy a Feedtruck DriverNancy Kennedy didn’t plan on…

Opportunities for Youth Interested in Horses

Do you have a horse, or children interested in horses? Would you like to learn more about horses? Extension and 4-H may have a program for you! We have several ways to get involved, on the county,…

Youth Pork Day Success

Nearly 600 fourth graders from eight elementary schools of Sampson County learned all about pork production at Hubb’s Farm on March 25, 2025. With beautiful weather, an excellent location, and dozens…

The Importance of Sampling for Commercial Poultry Producers

Commercial poultry producers have a lot of recordkeeping to keep up with and sampling records are a big part of their routine. Understanding when and how producers should sample is key to getting an…

Sampson County Youth Represent at State Level

The Sampson County 4-H Horse Bowl team competed at both the Southeast District 4-H Horsebowl Contest and the State 4-H Horse Bowl Contest. The Horsebowl is a quiz-style contest that tests…

NCDA&CS Agronomic Lab Soil Testing Fee and Updates

With the spring season quickly approaching, it is important to understand the peak season soil testing fee and updates with sample result retrieval from the NCDA Agronomic lab in Raleigh. For…

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Benefitting From Local Foods

Most of us know that Sampson County leads the state in agricultural excellence through the diverse commodities grown, innovative farmers and industry leaders. In Sampson County, agriculture serves as…

Sampson County Cooperative Extension: Growing a Stronger Community

Sampson County Cooperative Extension just isn’t a resource for farmers, ranchers, and agriculture. It is a vital resource for residents, offering a wide range of programs and services designed to…

Highlights of 2024

As this year comes to a close, for many it brings to mind the many significant events, accomplishments, and challenges experienced throughout the year. On the local front, Sampson County has been…