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Early Voting Site
Started 3 days ago
Oct
18
2018
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Sandhills Farm to Table
6 hours ago
Oct
18
Thu
TODAY
Hearts for Horses 4-H Club Meeting
Ruby McSwain Education Center, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA Ruby McSwain Education Center, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA Lee County Center
3 hours ago
Oct
18
Thu
Oct
20
Sat
NC Safe Plates Course in Lee County
2420 Tramway Rd, Sanford, NC 27330, USA 2420 Tramway Rd, Sanford, NC 27330, USA Lee County Center
3 days away
Oct
22
Mon
Sandhills Farm to Table
7 days away
Oct
25
Thu
Sandhills Farm to Table
2 weeks away
Nov
1
Thu
Lee County 4-H County Council - No November Meeting
2 weeks away
Nov
1
Thu
Lemon Springs ECA Meeting
McSwain Extension Education and Agriculture Center McSwain Extension Education and Agriculture Center Lee County Center
2 weeks away
Nov
1
Thu
Sandhills Farm to Table
3 weeks away
Nov
8
Thu
Nov
8
Thu
Magetsi 4-H Club Meeting & Rehearsal
Ruby McSwain Extension Center, Lee County Ruby McSwain Extension Center, Lee County Lee County Center
3 weeks away
Nov
9
Fri
Project Learning Tree K-12 Workshop
Jordan Lake Educational State Forest, 2832 Big Woods Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, USA Jordan Lake Educational State Forest, 2832 Big Woods Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, USA Lee County Center
4 weeks away
Nov
12
Mon
Farm City Week Art Contest Submissions Due
4 weeks away
Nov
13
Tue
Sandhills Farm to Table
4 weeks away
Nov
15
Thu
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Growing Garlic
Visions of vampires aside, garlic is good for your blood. Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham found …
Persephone Period for Planning Perfect Winter Produce
There are two purposes for fall sowing—to harvest in late fall or winter, or harvest in spring from plants …
Protect Yourself and Your Family From Mosquito Bites
Flooding from Hurricane Florence continues plaguing our state with highway and road closures, property damage and pests. Homeowners in …
Decisions Regarding Storm-Damaged Trees
When storms damage landscape trees, homeowners have many questions about what to do with their damaged trees. No set …
Flood Damage to Forest Stands
The flooding that has resulted from Hurricane Florence in much of North Carolina may have significant impact on forested …
Strengthening Community Health
Many people are aware that healthy eating and physical activity can help prevent or delay the onset of some …
Lessons Learned From Showing Livestock
Livestock shows have been a part of rural life for generations. Around show season, I often speak with members …
Pest Problems After Storms and Other Disasters
Written by Dr. Michael Waldvogel, N.C. Cooperative Extension Specialist (Household & Structural Entomology), edited by Minda Daughtry Hurricanes, heavy storms. …
Mums the Word!
Nothing screams fall like the vivid autumn colors of mums. Mums offer a variety of color with minimum care. …
Lee Regional Fair Is Near!
One of the biggest events of the year in our area is the Lee Regional Fair. For one whole …
Fleas for Fall
Fleas are some of the most annoying biting pests known to man and pets. They’re also difficult to control, …
Not All Sumac Are the Same
Most people think of irritated skin / dermatitis when the word Sumac is mentioned. Actually, Poison Sumac is a …
Is It Fall Already?
Fall webworms, one of our native insect pests, are a perennial nuisance and in some cases a destructive pest. …
Eat and Drink Your Water
Written by: Noa Borkan, Dietetic Intern Summer is a time for fun in the sun, outdoor activities, and unfortunately, lots …
Focus on the Food
Written by: Stacy Fairey, Dietetic Intern For years, the main message behind weight loss has been to eat fewer calories …
Arthritis and Gardening
Those of us who love life in the garden know what enjoyment it brings. Although the garden may beckon …
St. John's Wort
Color is a good way to bring interest into our landscapes. Often, we turn to colorful blooms to meet …
Fresh Delicious Peaches
No doubt those of us who love peaches enjoyed nearby Montgomery County’s North Carolina Peach Festival. Every year on …
Christmas Trees in July
Most people aren’t thinking about Christmas trees at this time of the year, but Christmas tree producers work year …