News From Lee County Center

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Protect our Children: Online Safety

Published - February 13, 2024

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Small and Mighty Microgreens: Packed Nutrition in Every Bite

Published - February 7, 2024

Muscadine pruning - photo by Amanda Wilkins
Muscadines in the South

Published - February 7, 2024

Mass of azaleas - Photo by Amanda Wilkins
Azaleas Demystified: When Do You Prune Azaleas?

Published - February 7, 2024

Hand holding cluster of lavender-pink orchids with yellow and purple throats in potted plant
Pura Vida- What We Can Learn From Tropical Horticulture and Culture in Costa Rica

Published - January 29, 2024

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Backyard Poultry Winter Care

Published - January 17, 2024

Pieris ryukyuensis "Temple Bells" Close-up by Amanda Wilkins
Plant This, Not That: Top 10 Privet, Ligustrum Ssp., Alternatives

Published - January 16, 2024

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Protect Our Children: Safe Gun Storage

Published - January 16, 2024

Dorsal view of a brown elongated beetle with pitted pronotum and striated elytra
Pantry Pests- Moths and Beetles

Published - January 10, 2024

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Hoppin’ to the New Year!

Published - January 10, 2024

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Lee County Muscadine Pruning 2024

Published - January 9, 2024

Flyer announcement details on this upcoming webinar to help farmers and farmers' markets learn about services available through MarketLink to accept SNAP benefits
Accepting SNAP at Your Farm or Farmers Market With MarketLink

Published - January 8, 2024

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Continuing Education Opportunities for Landscapers and Green Industry Professionals

Published - January 4, 2024

From: Chatham County Center
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Start the New Year Right

Published - January 2, 2024

Seasonal Temperature 2023-2024
Winter Weather and Looking at 2024

Published - January 2, 2024

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Christmas Trees in Agriculture

Published - December 22, 2023

Pine bud - Photo by Amanda Wilkins
The Scent of Christmas: Where Does It Come From?

Published - December 22, 2023

Trailing vine with green oval leaves and white flower clusters on wooden plank. © J.S. Peterson
BOLO: Chinese Privet Turns Our Winter Forests Green

Published - December 15, 2023

Pam's Best Hot Cocoa recipe card over a mug with lit candles in background
A Homemade Christmas

Published - December 15, 2023

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Seaweed Might Save Your Steak!

Published - December 15, 2023

Flyer for January Landscaper Classes
CANCELLED: January Business Classes for Landscapers and Landscape Contractors

Published - December 15, 2023

Fall Leaves
Leave the Leaves: Yep, It's Still a Thing!

Published - December 6, 2023

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Agriculture and Your Thanksgiving Meal

Published - December 1, 2023

Farmers discussing in a field; text: "NC Farm School 2024" and "Apply now for Spring of 2024"
NC Farm School Is Coming in 2024!

Published - November 22, 2023

Enterprise Budgets for Farmers — Dec 14, 2023, 4–6 PM at McSwain Extension Center
Leverage Enterprise Budgets for Your Farm Finances!

Published - November 18, 2023

Hippeastrum 'Red Lion' - photo by Amanda Wilkins
Amaryllis for the Christmas Season

Published - November 17, 2023

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Stay on the Road to Well-Being

Published - November 17, 2023

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Make a Smart Holiday Start

Published - November 17, 2023

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Gardening Around the World: Scottish Horticulture

Published - November 17, 2023

Integrated Pest & Pollinator Management workshop, Dec 2 2023 10AM–3PM, $20 with lunch
It's an Integrated Pest and Pollinator Management Deep Dive!

Published - November 16, 2023

GRANTS 101 for Farmers and Non-Profits — Nov 29, 6–8pm, McSwain Extension Education Center
Upcoming Workshop: Grants 101 for Farmers and Non-Profits

Published - November 15, 2023

Tree Silhouette by Amanda Wilkins
Part 2- Tree Care Basics: Honoring 10 Years of Sanford Being a Tree City USA

Published - November 1, 2023

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Food Insecurity, Food Justice, and the Sanford Agricultural Marketplace Project: A Path Forward

Published - November 1, 2023

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Use the Holiday Season to Say “Thank You” to Family, Friends and Farmers

Published - November 1, 2023

Ginkgo biloba - City of Sanford - Photo by Amanda Wilkins
Part 1- Tree Care Basics: Honoring 10 Years of Sanford Being a Tree City USA

Published - November 1, 2023

Learn more about our upcoming workshop for current and aspiring farmers on marketing!
Upcoming Workshop: Marketing for Farmers

Published - October 21, 2023

Allee of Callery Pears at the Extension Office
Cut Your Bradford Pear Trees Down! The Bounty Is Approaching!

Published - October 20, 2023

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Champion the Strengths in Our Teens: What Is Strong as Opposed to What Is Wrong

Published - October 20, 2023

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Pesticide Disposal and Household Hazardous Waste Day in Lee County

Published - October 20, 2023

Chatham County Pumpkin - photo by Amanda Wilkins
Enjoying NC Pumpkins as Part of Your Fall Festivities

Published - October 20, 2023

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