Pender County Center | N.C. Cooperative Extension

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

Horticultural Grants

Published - May 21, 2023 Read

News From Pender County Center

Planting the Future: NC Farm School Opens 2027 Registration

Published - October 13, 2026

From: NC Farm School

Great Southeast Pollinator Census

Published - August 13, 2026

Eastern bluebird male on fence post near flower garden

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

Published - June 18, 2026

Pender County Pesticide Recertification Class

Published - April 28, 2026

Welcome Karrie Gonzalez to Pender Cooperative Extension

Published - April 28, 2026

Pender County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association Spring Plant Sale

Published - April 21, 2026

Cleaning and Sanitation for the Blueberry Industry

Published - April 10, 2026

From: NC Fresh Produce Safety

Winter Beauty

Published - January 27, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Nov 05

Soil Health, Testing, and Management Thursday | Nov 05 | 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM 5258 Horse Branch Rd, Willard, NC 28478, USA

Nov 10

NC Tunnel Talks Tuesday | Nov 10 | 12:30 PM — 1:30 PM

Nov 14

Eastern NC Niche Ag Conference Saturday | Nov 14 | 8:00 AM — 4:00 PM 408 Garner Chapel Rd, Mt Olive, NC 28365, USA

Dec 08

NC Tunnel Talks Tuesday | Dec 08 | 12:30 PM — 1:30 PM

Jan 12

NC Tunnel Talks Tuesday | Jan 12 | 12:30 PM — 1:30 PM

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News From NC State Extension

Small Ruminant Winter Webinar Series

Published - October 27, 2026

From: Goats and Sheep

Mature cornfield with dried, brown stalks and leaves, several exposed ears of yellow corn, and green weeds growing between rows. The field shows considerable leaf senescence and dry vegetation under a clear blue sky.

2026 North Carolina Corn Season Recap: Lessons from a Challenging Year

Published - October 27, 2026

From: Corn

Blackberry Cold Hardiness: What We’re Learning About Freeze Injury Risk in North Carolina

Published - October 27, 2026

From: Blackberry and Raspberry Information Portal

Line chart tracks North Carolina quarterly stumpage prices by product class and region from 3rdQ-25 through 3rdQ-26, measured in dollars per ton. Four color-coded solid lines representing Western North Carolina and four color-coded dashed lines representi

North Carolina Standing Timber Prices: 3rd Quarter 2026 Overview

Published - October 26, 2026

From: Extension Forestry

4-H sewing and needlecraft entries displayed on white lattice panels at the 2026 N.C. State Fair, featuring handmade quilts, clothing, knitted and crocheted items, and decorated textiles. Several entries have award ribbons attached.

4-H Makes Memories at North Carolina State Fair

Published - October 26, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H

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Get to Know Your Eight-Legged Neighbors

Published - October 26, 2026

From: Extension Forestry

Partnering for Community Health: Lenoir County EFNEP Ready to Serve Families

Published - October 26, 2026

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program

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Updates on the transition to the new Plant Disease and Insect Clinic system

Published - October 26, 2026

From: Plant Disease and Insect Clinic

Approaches to Decreasing Soil Associated with Pods After Digging Peanut Notes No. 250 2026

Published - October 25, 2026

From: Peanut

North Carolina Continues Winning Streak at Southeastern Hay Contest

Published - October 23, 2026

From: Forages

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