News From Columbus County Center

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

Published - 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

Published - 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

Published - February 14, 2025

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

Published - August 8, 2024

From: NC State Extension
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Columbus County Cooperative Extension Is Now on YouTube!

Published - June 20, 2023

NC State Extension digital skill training Kenny Sherin
NC State Extension to Expand Digital Skills Education

Published - June 7, 2023

From: NC State Extension
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Callery Pear - Please Beware!

Published - March 17, 2021

From: Extension Forestry
Anaerobic Digester Systems graphic
Anaerobic Digester Systems for NC Farms

Published - January 5, 2021

From: Dairy
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Codling moth synthetic lure in sticky insect trap, with captured codling moth
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - April 13, 2026

Published - April 16, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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Summer Savings are In-Season

Published - April 16, 2026

From: NC Steps to Health
Two cans of food photographed from above showing expiration dates printed on the tops.
Learning Labels, Stretching Budgets

Published - April 16, 2026

From: NC Steps to Health
Farm in Western NC
Preserving North Carolina’s Farmland

Published - April 16, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
a close-up of a strawberry plant with various ripen strawberry fruit
2026 Strawberry IPM Guide is now available!

Published - April 16, 2026

From: Strawberry Growers Information
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Internship Available at Research & Extension Center in Mills River, NC

Published - April 16, 2026

From: New Crops & Organics
Peanuts in June
Risk Management Peanut Grower Magazine Peanut Notes No. 52 2026

Published - April 16, 2026

From: Peanut
A staff member helps an older woman at a laptop labeled "ID.me." NC Cooperative Extension logo and a "Digital skills" poster are visible, suggesting a digital skills training session.
When Essential Services Move Online, Trusted Help Matters

Published - April 15, 2026

From: Community Development
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Temporary Pause

Published - April 15, 2026

From: Extension Gardener Travel Study Adventures
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Farm to Fridge - a Wonderful Model in Granville County

Published - April 15, 2026

From: Gardening
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