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Keeping the Roots Strong: Lee County Embraces Farmland Preservation With VAD and EVAD Programs

Here in Lee County, landowners have the option of participating in a couple programs that can protect their farm, forest and pastureland. As development pressure increases, the Voluntary Agricultural…

South Central Small Farm Boot Camp Flyer for Winter 2026

South Central Small Farm Boot Camp Registration Is Open for Winter 2026!

Register here to get your seat! Small Farm Boot Camp is For You!Are you interested in farming and want to take your first steps? Did you just buy a few acres and want to start growing something? Do…

Substance Use in Adolescents

When we talk about youth and substance use, it can feel like a distant worry or something that “others’ children” might face. Reported findings from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD)…

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Safe Pesticide Use and Disposal: Household Hazardous Waste Day in Lee County

Farming is commonly under scrutiny due to pesticide and herbicide use. We often hear statistics about various herbicides and pesticides, and how they can adversely affect people and the environment.…

Raising Gritty Kids in a Soft World

Raising children with resilience and respect in today’s fast-paced world can feel like swimming upstream. Screens offer instant gratification. Chores are often met with resistance. Kids are at risk…

Internet Validation and Youth Well-Being

Is your phone a mirror reflecting who you are, or a scoreboard of how many people approve of you? Online validation has a complex effect on well-being, providing both benefits and significant risks…

Oat muffins on a wooden board with text: "Warm & Cozy Flavors; Without Added Sugars"

The Warm and Cozy Flavors of Fall Without All the Added Sugars

There’s something about dropping temperatures that makes us want to head into the kitchen and turn on the oven to seek a cozy home environment. Cooler weather makes warm treats feel extra comforting,…

Assorted market vegetables including garlic, radishes, beets, cauliflower, and broccoli

Celebrating North Carolina’s Healthful Fall Bounty

Fall is nearly here once again, a long awaited relief from our hot, humid summers. As temperatures start to drop, days shorten, and leaves turn, we are surrounded by the colorful fall bounty of our…

Savoring Sweet and Spicy Peppers This Summer

August heralds the end of summer and the beginning of new school years as well as the turning of the seasons, with fall and cooler temperatures around the corner. Speaking of heat, August is also…

Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Tracie Bowers counts insects on the giant beeblossom in the Pollinator Haven Garden during the 2024 GSEPC event. It is easy to participate in the Great Southeast Pollinator Census wherever you are. Grab your datasheet,

Calling All Lee County Citizens: Be a Pollinator Hero This August!

Get ready, Lee County! It’s time to join a critical scientific effort from August 22-23 and contribute to the Great Southeast Pollinator Census (GSEPC). Our goal across North Carolina this year is…