Carolina Lawn Care
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Community
New Club Forming - the 4-H Naturalists
We have had several families over the past couple of years express an interest in a nature club. To …
4-H Germination: Cleaning Out the Seed Shed
I learned something new last week. By the time you read this article Minda Daughtry and I will have …
Sanford Farmers Market Seeks Market Manager
The Sanford Farmers Market in Sanford, NC is looking for a dedicated part-time market manager for its seasonal Saturday …
How Does Your Generation Define "Good Manners?"
4-H encourages life skill development in every aspect of the program. Life skills include competencies like problem-solving, decision making, …
Setting Goals for the New Year
The New Year is here! Have you decided on a resolution? Often, these yearly goals focus on improving overall …
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 …
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 …
Public Speaking 2021
For many years 4-H has encouraged millions of youth around the world to become proficient at public speaking. This …
Sanford Farmers' Market Will Open Saturday, April 25, 2020
NEW HOURS AND LOCATION The Buggy Factory 115 Chatham Street, Sanford, NC 27330 …
Produce and Food Safety – What to Know Today
COVID-19 is a respiratory disease. COVID-19 is transmitted through respiratory droplet dispersal when those carrying the virus cough or …
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 …
POSTPONED - Building Smart Soils Workshop
POSTPONED – Building Smart Soils Tuesday, April 7, 2020⋅5:30–7:30 p.m. McSwain Extension Education Center, 2420 Tramway Road, Sanford NC 27332 Healthy soil gives …
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 …
I Wonder Why That Happened?
Imagine waking up each morning, drinking your coffee bubbles, and checking to see the messages “from the ground” instructing …
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 …
Drugs and Youth Trends in North Carolina Counties
As a parent and in my work with young people I believe it is important to stay up to …
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