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Attend a Produce Safety Alliance Training in NC

NC Fresh Produce Safety — Published - November 30, 2021 Read
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July Livestock Newsletter

Published - July 1, 2026 Read

News From Hoke County Center

Advertising Hoke County 4-H Summer Fun registration is now open! June 9 - August 14
2026 Hoke County 4-H Summer Fun is open!

Published - June 1, 2026

A white goat behind a fence.
May Livestock Newsletter

Published - May 13, 2026

2025–2026 Pesticide CEU Lunch and Learn Series schedule with dates, topics, and QR codes
Upcoming Pesticide Credit Courses

Published - January 16, 2026

USDA announces January 15 national batching deadline for major NRCS conservation programs
NRCS Conservation Program Updates for NC Farmers

Published - January 4, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
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4-H Dairy Heifer Program Calendar Fundraiser

Published - November 13, 2025

From: Dairy
Soldiers to Agriculture NC State Extension Cumberland County purpose and healing through agriculture
Growing Second Careers for Veterans

Published - November 11, 2025

From: NC State Extension
Drought Plants - Photo by Amanda Bratcher
Combating Drought in Your Garden

Published - September 19, 2025

From: Lee County Center
Fairy Ring - Photo by Amanda Bratcher
Mushrooms in Turf: Don’t Be Afraid of the Fairy Rings

Published - August 28, 2025

From: Lee County Center
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Upcoming Events

4-H Pot Shakers Club Meeting Monday | Sep 14 | 5:30 PM — 6:30 PM 645 E Palmer St, Raeford, NC 28376, USA
Co-Op Quilt Club Meeting Tuesday | Sep 15 | 3:00 PM — 7:00 PM 645 E Palmer St, Raeford, NC 28376, USA
Voluntary Ag District Meeting Tuesday | Sep 15 | 6:30 PM — 7:30 PM 645 E Palmer St, Raeford, NC 28376, USA
Summer Extension Gardening Class - Shrubs and Trees Thursday | Sep 17 | 9:00 AM — 10:30 AM
4-H Homesteading Club Meeting Wednesday | Sep 23 | 4:00 PM — 6:00 PM 645 E Palmer St, Raeford, NC 28376, USA
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News From NC State Extension

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Searching for the Brighter Pod Episode 4 Digging Decisions Peanut Notes No. 231 2026

Published - September 10, 2026

From: Peanut
Variation in pod maturity peanut
NC Crop Update 10 September 10 Peanut Notes No. 230 2026

Published - September 10, 2026

From: Peanut
Maturity on August 27 peanuts planted April 15 Lewiston
Concepts at Digging Peanut Notes No. 229 2026

Published - September 10, 2026

From: Peanut
Photo of Dr. Art Bruneau and his daughter
Art Bruneau FUNdraiser Tournament 2026

Published - September 10, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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Defoliation Strategies for 2026 (Collins & Edmisten)

Published - September 10, 2026

From: Cotton
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Light and Pheromone Trap Captures for Caterpillar Pests- September 10

Published - September 10, 2026

From: Soybeans
Left - Springhouse Farm Farmstand before Hurricane Helene. Right - the newly built farmstand at Springhouse Farm
*New Resource* So, Do You Want to Start a Farm Stand?

Published - September 10, 2026

From: Local Food
Six people pose in front of a large 4-H clover backdrop, with the woman at center holding the 2025 North Carolina 4-H Outstanding Citizen Alumni Award plaque.
2026 North Carolina 4-H Alumni and Adult Award Nominations Now Open

Published - September 9, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
A group of youth with their 2025 recreational riding rewards awards in the main arena of the Hunt Horse Complex.
Recreational Riding Rewards Recognition

Published - September 9, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
collage of colorful flowering native plants
RSVP for Chatham County Native Plant Sale September 18

Published - September 8, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms
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