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Welcome John Gurganus, Small Farms Agent

John Gurganus started as the Small Farms Area Agent for N.C. Cooperative Extension, Pender County Center on July 7, 2025. John is in a new position that covers Pender and 8 other counties including…

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Benefits of Houseplants

As the COVID-19 pandemic has forced people to stay indoors, many have turned to tending to plants as a way to turn their boredom to something productive. Often we see houseplants as mere decorations…

Yard sale poster: "YARD Sale" with stacked items and bunting; Saturday June 1, 8 AM–2 PM

Yard Sale!!

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4-H Graduate, Lillie Hansen

Where do we start? This young woman, Lillie Hansen is a stellar example of a 4-H member. Lillie has been a lifelong member of Pender County 4-H and has dedicated so much of her young life to building…

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Cooperative Extension's 110th Birthday!!!

Today is Cooperative Extension's 110th birthday. The National Institute for Food and Agriculture (NIFA) website has a long narrative of Extension's history. Here is the introductory paragraphs which…

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Home Soil Samples

Soil samples are free from April until December. The rest of the year from December until April, they are $4 per box. You can come and get soil sample boxes and paperwork on the front table at our…

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EFNEP Susan McCaskill Professional Development Award

Congratulations to Cynthia Rivenbark, EFNEP Nutrition Educator for Pender County, for being awarded the Susan McCaskill Morgan Professional Development Award! We are so proud of your dedication and…

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NC Cooperative Extension History

Extension has a long history in the United States. President Lincoln signed the Morrill Act that created the 'land grant' colleges for teaching agriculture and mechanical arts in every state. In 1889…

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Recycling Your Christmas Tree

Real Christmas Trees are biodegradable, which means they can be easily reused or recycled for mulch or a number of other purposes.MulchDepending on where you live, many communities offer curb side…

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Figs - the Forgotten Fruit!

If you have never tasted fresh figs then you are missing out on one of the south’s greatest summer treats. Though they are delicious, it can be a challenge to find fig fruits for sale, even at…