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Spring Pesticide Recertification Opportunities

The following classes have been scheduled and will be held in the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cumberland County Center auditorium.Register for these classes by calling Susan Johnson at…

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Pesticide Collection Day in Cumberland County

North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, in cooperation with N.C. Cooperative Extension – Cumberland County Center, will be offering a Pesticide Collection Day for residents in…

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Soldiers to Agriculture Program

N.C. Cooperative Extension – Cumberland County is proud to announce our partnership with Fort Liberty Military Installation in offering the "Soldiers to Ag Program" for military personnel leaving…

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2022 AgPrime Grant Funding

The University of Mount Olive Lois G. Britt Agribusiness Center is pleased to announce a new round of funding of the UMO AgPrime Grant Program. This project provides funding to North Carolina farmers…

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Soil Sample Peak Season Fee Returns

Peak season soil testing fees are set to take effect December 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022, pending final approval by the N.C. Board of Agriculture on November 19. Submitting soil samples before…

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Muscadines in the Home Garden

Muscadines in the Home Garden will be offered as a Better Living Series workshop on October 14, 2021, from noon to 1 p.m. This will be a virtual workshop, offered via Zoom. Interested folks should…

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Pesticide Trainings Available for "V" and "X" Credits

In-person training sessions have been scheduled for Pesticide Training for both "V" credits and "X" credits in Cumberland County. Each class will provide two (2) hours of credit in the category and…

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Better Living Series - Extreme Makeover: Chicken Coop Edition

Join N.C. Cooperative Extension of Cumberland County Livestock Agent, Liz Joseph, on June 8, 2021, from noon–1 p.m. for the Better Living Series Extreme Makeover: Chicken Coop Edition. This class…

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May 2021 Livestock Newsletter

Are you looking for the latest livestock tips and information? Please take a look at the May 2021 Livestock Newsletter for some great material!For more information or any livestock questions contact…

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So You Think You Have Seen a Killer Wasp?

Spring is upon us and with the rising temperatures come an increase in insect activity. A group of insects that are of concern for a few people include members of the wasp/hornet/bee families.…