Thank you for your interest in Moore County Cooperative Extension programs. Please click the "Sign Me Up" button below to browse and choose program areas of interest. SIGN ME UP! Take a look at our past Moore County Cooperative Extension Newsletters: August 2016 July 2016 May 2016 April 2016 March 2016 February 2016 Take a look at our past Moore County 4-H Youth Development Newsletters: September 2016 August 2016
READ THE REST »
Thank you for your interest in Moore County Cooperative Extension programs. Please click the "Sign Me Up" button below to browse and choose program areas of interest. SIGN ME UP! Take a look at our past Moore County Cooperative Extension Newsletters: August 2016 July 2016 May 2016 April 2016 March 2016 February 2016 Take a look at our past Moore County 4-H Youth Development Newsletters: September 2016 August 2016
READ THE REST »
Soil test reports are now sent electronically! Click here to Find Soil Report! If you need assistance retrieving or interpreting your report please contact the office!
READ THE REST »
The Moore County Center of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service will hold Extension Master Gardener training at the Agricultural Center in Carthage, on Tuesday and Thursday mornings beginning Tuesday, September 13. The 40 hours of classes cover practical aspects of gardening and landscaping. We emphasize sustainable and organic methods of gardening. Those who take the class are expected to donate 20 hours of volunteer service in the youth gardening programs or client “helpline” duty, and an additional 20 hours in other Extension horticulture programs. There is a $150 fee for training materials for those accepted into the program. Application and Syllabus
READ THE REST »
Enjoy fresh and homegrown fruits, vegetables and meats at the Moore County Farmers Markets. Take home fresh flowers, crafts and freshly baked breads and pastries. Support your local community and make new friends! See you there! Markets open mid-April. http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/All-Farmers-Mkts-Card-20131.doc
READ THE REST »
Tobacco Research Update: Magnesium Deficiency of Tobacco In this tobacco research update, we highlight the symptoms of magnesium deficiency. These images are part of a project supported by the North Carolina Tobacco Foundation to MORE » – from 
Tobacco Growers Information
Wednesday September 14 at 5:30 pm Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will be giving a tour of Chatham County Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden at Chatham Mills in Pittsboro. The garden was designed to MORE » – from Growing Small Farms
Tobacco Research Update: Boron Toxicity of Tobacco In this tobacco research update, we highlight the symptoms of boron toxicity. These images are part of a project supported by the North Carolina Tobacco Foundation MORE » – from Tobacco Growers Information
Photos by Debbie Roos, Chatham County Cooperative Extension In late 2008, I planted a demonstration pollinator garden at Chatham Mills to provide forage from early spring to late fall for pollinators such as honey MORE » – from Growing Small Farms
During summer 2015, we changed our insecticide recommendations for Blackland soybean growers (click here for last year’s article). This year’s screening results confirm these recommendations that both Intrepid Edge and Steward are the MORE » – from Soybeans
The rabies virus is present in the wildlife population in our region. In the past two months, four foxes have tested positive for the virus in the Carthage and Pinehurst areas. Wildlife known MORE »
4-H Summer Adventures is a collection of educational workshops, field trips, and hands-on activities designed to give youth positive learning opportunities which focus on developing life skills. These programs are sponsored by 4-H, MORE »
The South Central District 4-H Volunteer Leaders’ Association will offer two college scholarships in the amount of $300 to active 4-H youth in the South Central District. The completed application is due Friday, MORE »
Contact: Taylor Williams, Agricultural Extension Agent, 910-947-3188 Pesticide Collection Day Thursday, April 14, 2016 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Triangle Chemical (formerly Cardinal Chemical) 225 N Pinehurst Street (Off NC Hwy #5) Aberdeen, MORE »
The latest 4-H newsletter is now available online. It is full of great information for youth members and adult volunteers. If you would like to be placed on our mailing/emailing list to receive MORE »
Peach Pruning and Planting Demonstration 1 pm – 4 pm Monday, January 25, 2016 Sandhills Research Station, 2148 Windblow Road, Jackson Springs, NC. Free & Open to Public. NC Peach Society Annual Meeting MORE »
Moore County Cooperative Extension will host a Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Preparedness meeting on October 5th at 6:30 pm. The meeting will feature up-to-date information on Avian Influenza, biosecurity and small flock registration. MORE »
Whether you have forestland already, or considering how to better utilize your land, this Conference will provide valuable information to help you manage your most important asset. For more information, or to pre-register: MORE »
Agri-Pride Simulator
Aisle by Aisle: Choosing Dairy 
