Visit State Public Gardens This Summer!
Summer heat and humidity has hit us hard, but school is out and vacations have begun, so it’s time …
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Wild Foods Cook Off Is Almost Here!
The 2025 Wild Foods Cook Off is scheduled for Tuesday, April 1, at the Sandhills Rod and Gun Club, …
Fire Season Is on the Horizon
Recently the news was full of the devastating wildfires wreaking havoc around Los Angeles, California. With several fires active …
The Richmond Roots Garden Club Plans Programs for 2025
The Richmond Roots Garden Club “sprouted” in the spring of 2023, an off-shoot of gardening classes provided by N.C. …
Fungicide Captan Is Under Re-Registration Review by EPA
Comments on proposed mitigation are due July 31, 2024 Captan is a fungicide which many peach growers use to control …
Hurricane Season Is Here. Now Is the Time to Prepare.
In case you haven’t heard, this year’s hurricane season is setting up to be a doozy. According to NOAA …
A Brief History of Sandhills Peaches
I’m waxing sentimental about peaches these days. We’re at the threshold of what might be one of the largest …
Peach Field Day at the Sandhills Research Station Planned
The 2024 Peach Field Day at the Sandhills Research Station will be held Tuesday, July 16, from 4-7 p.m. …
Managing Horses in the Winter Months
By Anthony Growe, Ag Agent As we continue to experience a wet winter with significant temperature swings, there are some …
Richmond County Beekeepers Host Annual School March 16, 2024
The Richmond County Beekeepers will host a Beekeeping School Saturday, March 16, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. This …
Workshop: Bringing Native Plants Home
More and more, people are realizing the value of supporting native plants in their own yards as well as …
NC Cooperative Richmond County Center Looking for 4-H Healthy Living PA
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Richmond County Center is seeking a committed, self-directed, and motivated individual for their 4-H Healthy Living …