Tackling Global Challenges Through the NC State Plant Sciences Initiative
Agriculture, like most industries, faces complex challenges in a briskly changing and globally connected world. From rapidly growing populations …
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Use the Holiday Season to Say “Thank You” to Friends and Farmers
I know we’ve all heard the old adage that Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on all the things …
Pesticide Disposal and Household Hazardous Waste Day in Lee County
Sometimes farming is given a bad reputation due to pesticides. We hear statistics about how many pesticides are used, …
Fair Events for Youth
Calling men, women, and children of all ages; the 85th Lee Regional Fair is taking place this coming week …
Tips for Back to School Success
I know the young folks out there may not want to hear it, but summer break will soon be …
How 4-H Shaped Me
“I just want to stay at home, I don’t want to go anywhere mom!” “Just one more game, I …
Fall Webworms Are Back
This article was written by Gail Griffin, Extension Master Gardener Volunteer with North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Lee County. Those …
Good Old Joe-Pye Weed
This article was written by Gail Griffin, Extension Master Gardener Volunteer with North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Lee County. As …
Water Features in the Landscape
This article was written by Gail Griffin, Extension Master Gardener Volunteer with North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Lee County. From …
Identifying Priorities Can Help Ease Parental Stress
Although we are still in the heat of summer, a new school year will be here before you know …
Tomato Diseases
There are a few things that we southerners can really get serious about and tomatoes are one of them. They …
Leading for the Next Generation
One of my favorite things about working with the 4-H Youth Development program is the opportunity I have to …