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Welcome Karrie Gonzalez to Pender Cooperative Extension

Karrie Gonzalez started as the 4-H and Horticulture Assistant for North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Pender County Center on April 6, 2026. Karrie is in a new position with Extension that covers 2…

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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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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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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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Consumer Horticulture and Local Foods 2022 Tiffanee Boone, Agent

Poplar Grove Plantation PartnershipSituation The Poplar Grove Plantation only has 2 full time employees and a full workload. They rely on volunteers to keep and grow the operation. Our entire…

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4-H Youth Development 2022 Traci Spencer, Agent

Success StoryObjective4-H Youth DevelopmentTitle: 4-H Citizenship FocusSituationPublic school education programs in civics and government at the middle and high school levels are typically limitedto…