Make Sure You Count
Welcome to 2020! While the new decade has been a tad chaotic with current events, one thing that happens …
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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 …
2020 Census
Established by the US Constitution, the US Census Bureau is required to conduct a count of every person in …
I Wonder Why That Happened?
Imagine waking up each morning, drinking your coffee bubbles, and checking to see the messages “from the ground” instructing …
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 …
Improving Our Lives for the Better
Another Thanksgiving is behind us and as we think about what Thanksgiving means we start to realize what we …
Farm City Week Contest Results
Creative expression is important for our emotional & psychological well-being. 4-H offers opportunities to share creative work. This year J. Glenn Edwards and Lee …
I Am Thankful for Electricity, Open Windows, and Turkey
I am thankful for fall, my electric blanket, my gas fireplace, and my fire pit. This is the time …
Native Plant Hike With Nature Photography
Garden Life Series Event Native Plant Hike with Nature Photography Saturday, November 16, 2019 10 a.m. until noon San-Lee Park 572 Pumping Station Road Sanford, …
Lee County 4-H Is Set to Pilot a New NC Curriculum to Homeschoolers
From the Curriculum Specialists: Energy makes our world go round. We use energy for everything we do, from riding a …
4-H Farm-City Week Activities
4-H Farm-City Week Art Contest – First place in each division will receive two tickets to the Farm-City Week …
Farm-City Week Activities
Join city and country folk as we celebrate our annual Farm-City Week. Farm-City Week in Lee County is November …
Shooting Sports and Leadership
The evenings are becoming cooler and hunting season approaches as my son keeps reminding me. His bow fund (a …
Lee County 4-H Young Commissioner to compete at 4-H State Public Speaking Competition
Angel Uy, Lee County 4-H Young Commissioner, attended the South Central 4-H District Public Speaking Competition on Friday, June …
More Than Meets the Eye
The homemade costumes are striking as bright and bold colored fabrics swirl around these young and smiling faces on …
Summer Learning Loss
As the world is greening up our thoughts are turning to summer and summer vacation. Programs all around Lee …
Interested in Entering or Continuing a Successful Agricultural Enterprise?
Are you a Veteran, African American, American Indian, Hispanic, or other under-represented group? Join Us for a FREE Workshop – …
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