News From Columbus County Center

USDA announces January 15 national batching deadline for major NRCS conservation programs
NRCS Conservation Program Updates for NC Farmers

January 4, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
Child holding a heifer in a barn; text "4-H Dairy Heifer Program 2026 CALENDAR"
4-H Dairy Heifer Program Calendar Fundraiser

November 13, 2025

From: Dairy
Aaron Blackmon, N.C. Cooperative Extension livestock agent, in one of his hog barns at his Bladenboro, N.C., farm.
CALS Alum Extends Roots to Support Agriculture

February 14, 2025

From: NC State Extension
2 0 2 5 C A P E F E A R R E G I O N A L C A T T L E C O N F E R E N C E Topics: • Exploring Drone Technology in Pasture and Cattle Management • Armyworms ID and Control • Testing Forage Quality and Understanding Forage Analysis 2 Hours animal waste credit
2025 Cape Fear Cattle Conference

January 14, 2025

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Swine Producer Guide to Hurricane Preparedness: Key Steps for Long-Term Maintenance and Short-Term Preparedness

September 18, 2024

NC State Extension digital skills agents teach valuable skills
NC State Extension Agents Help Close the Digital Divide

August 8, 2024

From: NC State Extension
Man holding a freshly caught largemouth bass.
Pond Management Seminar - March 7th, 2024

February 15, 2024

queen bee, honey bees
Calling All Beekeepers! Looking for Active Hive Locations

September 21, 2023

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Upcoming Events

19th Annual NC Caneberry Association Meeting and Field Day Thursday | Mar 05 | 9:00 AM — 1:30 PM 384 Harvell Rd, Harrells, NC 28444, USA
2026 SC Statewide Butterbean and Pea Growers Meeting Thursday | Mar 05 | 9:00 AM — 1:00 PM 21 Rigby St, Manning, SC 29102, USA
2026 Organic Commodities & Livestock Conference Tuesday | Mar 10 | 8:00 AM — 4:00 PM Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center, 1192 U.S. Hwy 64 West Business, Pittsboro, NC 27312, USA
Together for Birds! A Project Learning Tree K-5 Workshop Tuesday | Apr 07 | 9:00 AM — 4:00 PM Carolina Beach State Park, 1010 State Park Rd, Carolina Beach, NC 28428, USA
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News From NC State Extension

Up close picture of a soybean plant in the field at full maturity
2026 Soybean Data Webinar

March 4, 2026

From: Official Variety Testing
Loblolly pine strobili
Yellow Dust: Navigating the North Carolina Pine Pollen Season

March 4, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
turfgrass sprayer
All Pesticide License Holders

March 3, 2026

From: TurfFiles
A Master Gardener volunteer staffing an information booth shares sustainable gardening advice with a community member.
Make Your Mark on March 25 — NC State Day of Giving

March 3, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
A barrel found in the woods in eastern North Carolina
Tribute to Dr John Van Duyn Peanut Notes No. 21 2026

March 3, 2026

From: Peanut
Ear of grain corn at physiological maturity prior to harvest. The shuck is pulled back with the ear beneath displayed
2026 Corn Data Webinar

March 3, 2026

From: Official Variety Testing
Laura Lauffer Headshot
Food Truck Boot Camp Fuels WNC Small Business: A Conversation with Laura Lauffer

March 2, 2026

From: Local Food
reserve champion junior 2025 winner with banner and her turkey in the showring
Youth Market Turkey Show Registration Time!

March 2, 2026

From: Poultry 4-H & Youth
planter set up
Optimizing your No-till Planter to Handle Cover Crop Residue

March 2, 2026

From: Soybeans
Young person with watering can watering plants in a bright window
Cultivating Resilience: Young Adult Mental Health

March 2, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
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