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 …
Soil, Water & Air
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 …
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 …
What's in Your Air?
With colder temperatures outside families are closing up their homes and staying inside more. You now have a cozy …
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Lee County Farm Bureau Auditorium
More Extension Programs at NC State University
- Biological and Agricultural Engineering
- Extension Soils Program
- Fisheries and Pond Management Extension
- NC State Stream Restoration Program
- Stormwater Engineering Group
- Water Quality and Waste Management Programs in Biological and Agricultural Engineering
Partnerships and Organizations
- NC Dept of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Air Quality
- NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance
- SaveWaterNC.org - Water Conservation Tips
Publications
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Large-Scale Organic Materials Composting
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Calculating the Rate of Acidifiers to Lower the pH of North Carolina Soils
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4 days ago — SoilFacts
Planting Guide for Forage Crops in North Carolina
This planting guide provides the best available information about planting rates, depths, and stand evaluation …
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Selecting Sites for Fraser Fir Production
This publication covers a full range of site factors that can help growers avoid Phytophthroa …
8/24/20 — Christmas Tree Notes
Saltwater Intrusion in Agricultural Fields in Northeastern North Carolina and Potential Remediation Options
This publication discusses the effects of saltwater intrusion on soil fertility, how to identify issues …
8/21/20 — SoilFacts
Your Water Supply: Well Construction and Protection
This guide describes common types of well construction in North Carolina and offers advice for …
8/14/20
Minimizing Risks of Soil Contaminants in Urban Gardens
This publication alerts prospective gardeners to some of the most common contaminants in urban soils, …
8/12/20 — SoilFacts
Soil Sampling Strategies for Site-Specific Field Management
This factsheet for farmers describes concepts, terminology, and guidelines concerning soil sampling. Proper testing allows …
8/10/20 — SoilFacts