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North Carolina Cooperative Extension is based at North Carolina's two land-grant institutions, NC State University and NC A&T State University, in all 100 counties and with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

Lee County Center gives our county's residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, Cooperative Extension agents deliver unbiased, research-based information to Lee County citizens. We can answer your questions on a wide array of topics. To find out how we can help you, browse our site or contact us by email or phone.

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Learn How To Can!

We will teach you how to safely preserve foods at home through water-bath and pressure canning techniques with "hands on" classes. Sign up today! Click here for more information.

canning foods

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SUMMER FUN IS BACK!

Registration begins May 17, 2012 at 9:00am

It's gonna be a great summer with Lee County 4-H!

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Natural Gas Exploration Information

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Sandhills Farm To Table

The 2012 Season is here!

Membership sign-up & Produce Box Subscriptions

McSwain Extension Education and Agriculture Center
Lee County Farm Bureau Auditorium

Policies and Procedures
Facility Use Request Form

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	Tornado Safety
Tornados are very dangerous storms. Being prepared and knowing what to do in the event of a tornado can save your life. Make sure that you are prepared if severe weather threatens. MORE

Soil Testing Information

In North Carolina, most soils are acidic and low in nutrients. Good plant growth usually requires the addition of lime and fertilizer. Soil testing is the best way to find out how much to apply. The North Carolina Department of Agriculture offers soil testing and information for both commercial growers and home owners. Soil samples are usually analyzed within about a week, but may take longer from late fall through early spring due to heavy loads from farmers at this time. Results of the tests are posted on an online system. MORE

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Healthy Eating This Summer
Posted May 24th, 2012 in 4-H Youth Development

The ice cream truck, the pool snack bar, and the ball field concession stand are three rites of summer that children enjoy when the mercury starts to rise and the burgers and dogs begin sizzling on the grill. The only problem is, are we enjoying them a little too much? The U.S. Surgeon General reports that since 1980, the percentage of children who are overweight has nearly tripled. Over 8 million young Americans, or ... MORE

Sticky Situation
Posted May 22nd, 2012 in Lawn & Garden

Nothing designates spring’s arrival like walking barefoot on a lawn of lush, green grass. This pleasant experience can often turn into a painful, sticky situation with the presence of lawn burweed. Other names for this weed are spurweed and stickerweed. Lawn burweed (Soliva sessilis) is a winter annual that germinates throughout thin turf in the fall months as temperatures cool. It remains small and inconspicuous during the cold winter months. However, as temperatures warm ... MORE

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