Pasture Management, Not Just a Summertime Job
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Agriculture & Food
Extension and research at NC State address timely issues impacting our state. Extension delivers trusted information directly into the hands of farmers and agribusinesses, helping them translate knowledge into solutions that grow our economy and communities.
Christmas Trees, a North Carolina Commodity
It’s no secret that Christmas trees are a big part of the agricultural landscape of North Carolina. So big …
Pesticide Disposal and Household Hazardous Waste Day in Lee County
Sometimes farming is given a bad reputation due to pesticides. We hear statistics about how many pesticides are used, …
Farm City Week: 4-H Natural Wreath Making
What Time to get creative! Lee County 4-H hosted an outdoor family wreath making workshop as a part of Farm …
Migrant Housing Internet Connectivity Project
The North Carolina Agromedicine Institute is happy to announce its partnership with the NC Farmworker Health Program on the …
Lee County Educator & Curriculum Needs Survey
North Carolina 4-H believes that preparing youth for success and leadership in the global economy is one of our …
Weeds Under Water
What do you consider a weed? Often our first thought goes to the dandelion in the lawn, grasses in …
Flea Beetle Alert!
Please be aware that flea beetles have been spotted in Lee County. According to Table 9-4 in the 2020 …
The State of Things...in the Tobacco Patch
Well, we have had a very frustrating growing season in Lee County. There is an old saying, if your …
Tobacco Notes July 2020
Our tobacco crop is coming along. Some fields are about 3 weeks out from first priming. Topping and suckering …
Lee County Tobacco Notes
As you all know, we are wet. This wet spell followed a very dry couple of weeks. I have …
Private Applicator v Training
As of now, no V credits or any other pesticide credits can be offered in person due to the …
Sanford Farmers' Market Will Open Saturday, April 25, 2020
NEW HOURS AND LOCATION The Buggy Factory 115 Chatham Street, Sanford, NC 27330 …
How This Pandemic Is Affecting Some of Our Essential Businesses
In these uncertain times surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, agriculture and forestry personnel have been deemed essential. Some people ask …
Make Sure You Count
Welcome to 2020! While the new decade has been a tad chaotic with current events, one thing that happens …
Coronavirus COVID-19 Resources
Resources to assist you during the Coronavirus COVID-19: Website: NC State University COVID-19 Resources Description: The following resources provide best practices for preparing …
Lee County Center Covid-19 Information
Due to precautions related to Covid-19, we are operating with a limited staff in the office during regular business …
Farming, a Hard Way to Make a Living
Sanford has been experiencing a lot of growth lately. New stores and services are popping up fast along Horner …
Internet Connectivity Survey for NC Farmers
The North Carolina Broadband Infrastructure Office, with the Friday Institute at NC State University, is conducting a five-minute survey to gather …
McSwain Center Policies and Procedures
The McSwain Extension Education and Agriculture Center is available. Lee County Farm Bureau Auditorium Contact us for: Policies and Procedures / Facility …
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