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Still Focusing on What is Strong as Opposed to What Is Wrong

February 27, 2026 Read
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Overplanting Foundations: How to plant trees and shrubs better in your garden

February 25, 2026 Read
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The New Neighbor You Didn’t Invite: Chevreulia acuminata

February 16, 2026 Read
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Going Nuts for Heart Health Month

February 16, 2026

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Friend or Foe? Protecting Pollinators in the Ground

February 10, 2026

Apples ripening on a tree in a backyard orchard. This apple's leaves were eaten on by Japanese beetles and the fruit are covered in scab, which is an aesthetic issue. Apples can be challenging to grow in a backyard orchard, but with a little work you can
Winter Chores: Caring for Old Apple, Pear or Peach Trees

February 2, 2026

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Make Your Freezer Your Friend This Winter

January 31, 2026

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Winter Safety on the Farm

January 23, 2026

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New Year, Efficient Kitchen to Support Your 2026 Goals

January 14, 2026

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2025 Was a Record Year for the Great Southeast Pollinator Census in Lee County

January 7, 2026

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From the Mountains to the Sea: the Great Southeast Pollinator Census is a success in 2025

January 6, 2026

From: Extension Gardener
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Lee County Livestock Producer’s Association Meeting Tuesday | Mar 10 | 6:30 PM — 7:30 PM 2420 Tramway Rd, Sanford, NC 27330, USA
Sandhills Chapter NC Native Plant Society Meeting Wednesday | Mar 11 | 5:30 PM — 7:30 PM 707 Pinehurst Ave, Carthage, NC 28327
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2026 YMTS T-shirt Design Winner

March 5, 2026

From: Poultry 4-H & Youth
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Youth Market Turkey Show Registration Time!

March 2, 2026

From: Poultry 4-H & Youth
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A Photo Guide to Blueberry Diseases in the Southeast

February 20, 2026

From: Blueberries
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NC 4-H Camps Are HIRING!

February 20, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Blueberry Pests to Keep an Eye for in Early Spring

February 15, 2026

From: Blueberries
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Youth - Share a YMTS T-shirt Design!

February 13, 2026

From: Poultry 4-H & Youth
Turkey Show Registration Open
YMTS Registration Opens Mar 3rd!

February 12, 2026

From: Poultry 4-H & Youth
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NCJHA Contest Results

February 9, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program
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NC 4-H Camps Are Awarded Character at Camp Grant!

January 30, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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NC 4-H Camps Are Hiring for Summer 2026!

January 20, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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