Vance County Center | N.C. Cooperative Extension

2026 Mandatory Pesticide C&T

Published - March 8, 2026 Read

2026 Herter O'Neal Scholarship

Published - February 16, 2026 Read

News From Vance 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

2026 North Central Small Farm Bootcamp

Published - December 12, 2025

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

Grandparents Day At Senior Center in Vance County

EFNEP Grandparents Day at the Vance County Senior Center

Published - October 27, 2025

Spooky Storytime poster: children in costumes reading by moonlight; 31 October, 3:00 PM, All Ages

Spooky Storytime at the Farmers Market

Published - October 2, 2025

Vance County Regional Farmers Market flyer: Pumpkin Day, Saturday Oct 25, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 noon

Pumpkin Day at the Farmers Market

Published - October 2, 2025

Vance County Regional Farmers Market Handcrafted Holiday Market

Handcrafted Holiday Market - Save the Date

Published - September 30, 2025

Young cabbage plants in rows partially submerged by floodwater

Disaster Risk Management Training for Farmers

Published - August 29, 2025

From: Durham County Center

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Upcoming Events

May 11

Vance Warren Beekeepers Monday | May 11 | 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM Vance County Regional Farmers Market, 210 Southpark Dr., Henderson, NC 27536, USA

May 21

Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment K-8 Workshop @ Hardly Farms Thursday | May 21 | 9:00 AM — 4:00 PM Hardly Farm LLC, 605 Mt Hebron Rd, Castalia, NC 27816, USA

Jun 01

NCD 4-H Poultry & Rabbit Show Project Record Book Deadline Monday | Jun 01 | 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM

Jun 08

Vance Warren Beekeepers Monday | Jun 08 | 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM Vance County Regional Farmers Market, 210 Southpark Dr., Henderson, NC 27536, USA

Jun 16

NCD 4-H Poultry & Rabbit Show & Egg Contest Tuesday | Jun 16 | 10:00 AM — 2:00 PM Stokes County Agricultural Fair, 436 S Main St, King, NC 27021, USA

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News From NC State Extension

What Should I be doing in the Apiary this month? May

Published - May 1, 2026

From: Pollinators

EMG volunteers of Durham County teach local gardeners about ergonomic gardening tools at the demonstration garden

Planting Seeds for the Future: The Power of Giving

Published - April 29, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers

Decorative banner with a dark green background featuring illustrated strawberries, white flowers, and foliage framing the text “2026 NCSU Strawberry Field Day” in large cream-colored lettering.

NCSU Strawberry Field Day on May 6 at Castle Hayne

Published - April 29, 2026

From: Strawberry Growers Information

Published - April 27, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms

garden installation at early care center

Strengthening Communities: Healthy ROOTS in Eastern NC

Published - April 27, 2026

From: Family and Consumer Science Program

Going Above and Beyond: Celebrating Customer Service Excellence

Published - April 27, 2026

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program

Mapping the Way to Healthier Communities: Walk Audit Toolkit Provides a Roadmap for Change

Published - April 24, 2026

From: Family and Consumer Science Program

North Carolina 4-H youth delegation posing with a U.S. Representative during a visit to the U.S. Capitol at National 4-H Conference.

Youth Represent North Carolina at National 4-H Conference

Published - April 23, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H

two week old corn seeding with roots over 6" long accessing soil moisure

Drought Resources from Extension

Published - April 22, 2026

From: Soybeans

an open strawberry flower with a tarnished plant bug adult feeding on it

Managing Tarnished Plant Bug in Strawberries

Published - April 21, 2026

From: Strawberry Growers Information

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