News From Lee County Center

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

Slow cooker with stew and overlay text "Slow Cooking the Autumm Flavors"
Slow Cooking the Autumn Flavors

Published - October 20, 2023

Nandina
Buyer Beware: Invasive Plants in the Landscape

Published - October 2, 2023

Fresh Vegetables
Celebrating North Carolina’s Healthful Fall Bounty

Published - October 2, 2023

Cankers Disease
The Invasive Fungus Among Us

Published - October 2, 2023

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Young People Can Learn a Lot Working With Animals

Published - October 2, 2023

Magetsi Educational Booth
LRF Educational Booth Pays Off - $350!

Published - September 29, 2023

Clematis Terniflora
Autumn Glorybower Not So Glorious

Published - September 15, 2023

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Understanding the Significance of Soil

Published - September 15, 2023

Butterfly and Spider - Photo by Amanda Wilkins
Ecosystem Services - What Your Garden and Nature Does for You

Published - September 8, 2023

Green lunchbox with sandwich, grapes, orange slices and dried fruit; text: "Food-Safe Packed School Lunches"
Send Children Back to School With Food-Safe Packed Lunches

Published - September 8, 2023

Compost from home, compost bin - Photo by Amanda Wilkins
Too Much of a Good Thing: Overuse of Compost

Published - September 1, 2023

Amanda Wilkins, Lee County Horticulture Agent teaches a gardening class at a childcare center as part of the county’s Farm to ECE initiative. Photo from Lee County Cooperative Extension.
Nurturing Local Food Connections Through Early Childcare: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Lee County Center

Published - September 1, 2023

From: Local Food
Recovering Food Waste
Recovering Food “Waste”: The Benefits to Putting Food Scraps to Work

Published - August 31, 2023

Shrimp
Spotlighting Seasonal Seafood in NC

Published - August 31, 2023

2023 Lee Regional Fair
Brag About Your Garden: Lee Regional Fair Exhibit Intake Approaching!

Published - August 30, 2023

NC State Extension Master Gardener Program volunteer service Avron Upchurch Lee County
Extension Volunteer Provides Well-Seasoned Gardening Advice

Published - August 29, 2023

From: NC State Extension
Lacecape_Mobile AL_Photo by Amanda Wilkins
A Hydrangea by Any Other Name

Published - August 16, 2023

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Understanding a Pesticide Label- Herbicide Groups

Published - August 16, 2023

Pollinator
Great Southeastern Pollinator Census

Published - August 16, 2023

Glass with ice and water being poured; overlay text "Hydration Highlight"
Hydration Highlight

Published - August 16, 2023

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Land & Legacy Planning

Published - August 16, 2023

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