NC Cooperative Extension, Lee County Center

Good Manners Are Not Old-fashioned

Published - March 16, 2026 Read

Rain barrels and aquaria hold outdoor rain garden plants

Don't want mosquitos this summer? Don't spray your yard!

Published - March 10, 2026 Read

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

Published - February 27, 2026 Read

Ag Week April 18-25

Together We Grow

Registration opens March 16th @ 8:00 AM

4-H Youth Development

Family and Consumer Sciences

Lee McSwain Policies and Procedures

News From Lee County Center

2026 4-H Dog Artistic Expression

Published - March 6, 2026

From: Stokes County Center

shrubs planted in a foundation planting with mulch

Overplanting Foundations: How to plant trees and shrubs better in your garden

Published - February 25, 2026

The New Neighbor You Didn’t Invite: Chevreulia acuminata

Published - February 16, 2026

Going Nuts for Heart Health Month

Published - February 16, 2026

mining bee with pollen sticking to her back legs

Friend or Foe? Protecting Pollinators in the Ground

Published - 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

Published - February 2, 2026

Frozen green peas with ice crystals on their surfaces

Make Your Freezer Your Friend This Winter

Published - January 31, 2026

Winter Safety on the Farm

Published - January 23, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Mar 18

4-H Robotics Club Wednesday | Mar 18 | 4:30 PM — 6:00 PM

Mar 20

West Lee 4-H Livestock Club Meeting Friday | Mar 20 | 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM West Lee Middle School, 3301 Wicker St, Sanford, NC 27330, USA

Mar 20

Magetsi 4-H Club Friday | Mar 20 | 5:30 PM — 7:30 PM

Mar 21

Crazy Quilters 4-H Club Meeting Saturday | Mar 21 | 8:00 AM — 12:00 PM

Mar 24

4-H & STEAM Program - Magnetic Mazes Tuesday | Mar 24 | 4:30 PM — 6:00 PM Lee County Libraries, 107 Hawkins Ave, Sanford, NC 27330, USA

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News From NC State Extension

NC State Day of Giving 03.25.26: Make Your Mark

Make Your Mark for 4-H on NC State Day of Giving

Published - March 11, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H

Jamara Oliver holding her drawing of a turkey with ferris wheel and state flag.

2026 YMTS T-shirt Design Winner

Published - March 5, 2026

From: Poultry 4-H & Youth

reserve champion junior 2025 winner with banner and her turkey in the showring

Youth Market Turkey Show Registration Time!

Published - March 2, 2026

From: Poultry 4-H & Youth

Blueberry with orange-brown mold and split skin on stem and leaves

A Photo Guide to Blueberry Diseases in the Southeast

Published - February 20, 2026

From: Blueberries

Young woman in cap with sunglasses hugs smiling boy outdoors

NC 4-H Camps Are HIRING!

Published - February 20, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H

two blueberry fruits attached by the petiole showing rudged texture due to bud mite infestation

Blueberry Pests to Keep an Eye for in Early Spring

Published - February 15, 2026

From: Blueberries

youth market turkey show t-shirt design contest

Youth - Share a YMTS T-shirt Design!

Published - February 13, 2026

From: Poultry 4-H & Youth

YMTS Registration Opens Mar 3rd!

Published - February 12, 2026

From: Poultry 4-H & Youth

Group of children holding awards under "NC STATE UNIVERSITY" sign, E. Carroll Joyner Beef Education Unit

NCJHA Contest Results

Published - February 9, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program

NC 4-H Camps Are Awarded Character at Camp Grant!

Published - January 30, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H

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