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Want to try a new recipe for Thanksgiving? Watch Extension's Produce Lady for roasted butternut squash w/ fruit: [more]
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Are you a plant killer? Watch this episode of "In the Garden with Bryce Lane" to learn to keep plants alive: [more]
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Avoid foodborne illness this holiday season by following these Extension tips from #NCSU and Kansas State Univ: [more]

North Carolina Cooperative Extension is based at North Carolina's two land-grant institutions, NC State University and NC A&T State University, in all 100 counties and on the Cherokee Reservation.

Hoke County Horticulture News

New! 2009 Showmanship Circuit Information

North Carolina Market Ready Newsletter

North Carolina Poultry Industry Joint Area Newsletter - Fall 2009

Our Center will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 26 and 27, 2009 in observance of Thanksgiving

Hoke County Center gives our county's residents easy access to the resources and expertise of North Carolina State University and North Carolina A&T State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, Cooperative Extension agents deliver unbiased, research-based information to Hoke County citizens. We can answer your questions on a wide array of topics. To find out how we can help you, browse our site, stop by our center at 116 West Prospect Avenue in Raeford or call us at 875-3461. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Soil Testing Information

In North Carolina, most soils are acidic and low in nutrients. Good plant growth usually requires the addition of lime and fertilizer. Soil testing is the best way to find out how much to apply. The North Carolina Department of Agriculture offers soil testing and information for both commercial growers and home owners. Soil samples are usually analyzed within about a week, but may take longer from late fall through early spring due to heavy loads from farmers at this time. Results of the tests are posted on an online system and also mailed to the client. MORE

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Extensión en Español is a grass roots organization of Extension educators which seeks to better serve Spanish-speaking clients by sharing expertise and materials across the Cooperative Extension System. MORE

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Events

	Holiday Dessert Workshop For Diabetics December 5th, 2009 @ 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Raeford, NC
	If you are trying to maintain a healthy glucose level this holiday season this workshop is for you. Come and get involved in hands-on preparation. You will also receive a recipe booklet to take home. Space is limited to 20 participants. Admission is free. Registration is required by December 2, 2009 by calling 875-2162. ... MORE

	Pecan Management from A to Z! February 8th, 2010 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Lumberton, NC
	Are you stumped each year when your pecan tree does not produce like you think it should? Are you finding little holes in all of your pecans with nothing inside? Do not worry! You are not alone. Robeson County is full of pecan trees not living up to their potential. Come join us as we go from A to Z in the life and care of a pecan tree. ... MORE

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News

Thanksgiving
Posted November 17th, 2009 in Community

The first recorded Thanksgiving ceremony took place on September 8, 1565, when 600 Spanish settlers, under the leadership of Pedro Menendez de Aviles, landed at what is now St. Augustine, Florida. They immediately held a Mass of Thanksgiving for their safe delivery to the New World, followed by a feast and celebration. Thanksgiving is a celebration that has been in existence for over 400 years. We view Thanksgiving as a one-day event wherein we gather ... MORE

Farm City Week
Posted November 12th, 2009 in Community

As we prepare for our Thanksgiving Day celebration, it is a special time to reflect on the bounty most of us enjoy every day. It is a time to remember that our food, and products used to produce our clothing, housing; medicines; fuel and other products used on a daily basis did not just appear in a store. They got there thanks to a tremendous partnership of farmers and ranchers, processors, brokers, truckers, shippers, ... MORE

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