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McDowell County Farmland Protection Plan Survey
McDowell County Residents and Farmers Invited to Participate in Farmland Protection Plan Surveys The Foothills Regional Commission, in collaboration with the McDowell County Government, is seeking…
Ground Pearls: Number One Pest for Turfgrass in Brunswick County
Ground pearls (Margarodidae) are one of the most invasive lawn pests in Brunswick County, wreaking havoc on lawns across our coastal communities. Often misdiagnosed, these pesky small scale insects…
From Row Crops to Food Forests: What Sciences Says About Agriculture and Permaculture
Many of us do not think about where our food comes from until something goes wrong. A safety recall, pest outbreak, or even a price spike at the grocery store will remind us of the process from farm…
Durham Extension Receives $475,000 Golden LEAF Grant for Farm Campus Project
Durham County Cooperative Extension was awarded a Golden LEAF Foundation grant for $475,000 for the Durham County Farm Campus project. The Durham County Farm Campus project is a long-term goal to…
Grass Tetany in Cattle and Small Ruminants
As spring pastures begin to green up, producers should be aware of the risk of grass tetany, also known as “grass staggers.” While most commonly associated with cattle, this condition can also affect…
Supervisory Training Workshop for Spanish-speaking workers
How often have you caught yourself thinking, “If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself”? For many business owners, that thought comes up more often than they would like to…
2026 Summer Fun Registration is Open!
Catch the Fun in Guilford County 4-H for a wide variety of camps this summer for youth of all ages. From technology to food and everything in between join us for a summer of learning, adventure, and…
