Pesticide Training Class

Pender County Pesticide Recertification Class

Published - April 28, 2026 Read
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Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Pender County Initial Certification Training

Published - January 1, 2026 Read
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Pender County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Scholarship Program

Published - February 10, 2024 Read

News From Pender County Center

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Coming soon!! Extension Master Gardener volunteer Pender Gardens for Nature Program

Published - June 18, 2026

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Welcome Karrie Gonzalez to Pender Cooperative Extension

Published - April 28, 2026

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Pender County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association Spring Plant Sale

Published - April 21, 2026

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Cleaning and Sanitation for the Blueberry Industry

Published - April 10, 2026

From: NC Fresh Produce Safety
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Winter Beauty

Published - January 27, 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
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4-H Dairy Heifer Program Wraps Up Its 21st Successful Year With the Sandhills Junior Dairy Show

Published - November 7, 2025

From: Dairy
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Upcoming Events

NC Tunnel Talks Tuesday | Jul 14 | 12:30 PM — 1:30 PM
NC Tunnel Talks Tuesday | Aug 11 | 12:30 PM — 1:30 PM
NC Tunnel Talks Tuesday | Sep 08 | 12:30 PM — 1:30 PM
Pesticide Class Wednesday | Sep 23 | 9:30 AM — 3:00 PM 801 S Walker St, Burgaw, NC 28425, USA
Pesticide Class Register with Eventbrite Wednesday | Sep 23 | 9:30 AM — 4:00 PM 801 South Walker Street, Burgaw, NC 28425
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News From NC State Extension

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Give Back at NC 4-H Congress 2026

Published - June 26, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Fescue Lawn Tips

Published - June 25, 2026

From: Gardening
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Corn Earworm in Flowering Soybeans

Published - June 25, 2026

From: Soybeans
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Center Update: Investigation of the Turfgrass-Infesting Weevil Complex (L. maculicollis and L. anthracinus) and New Interactive Pest Scouting Tools for Stakeholders

Published - June 24, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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Is it time for PGR applications? (Collins & Edmisten)

Published - June 24, 2026

From: Cotton
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Visual Model of Shade in Your Yard

Published - June 23, 2026

From: Gardening
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How to Attract and Protect Fireflies

Published - June 23, 2026

From: Gardening
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NC 4-H Livestock State Contest Info 2026

Published - June 23, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program
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June Happenings in the NC Alt Crops & Organics Program!

Published - June 23, 2026

From: New Crops & Organics
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Should Sidedress Nitrogen Rates Be Adjusted During Drought?

Published - June 23, 2026

From: Soil Fertility
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