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North Carolina Cooperative Extension is based at North Carolina's two land-grant institutions, NC State University and NC A&T State University, in all 100 counties and with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

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Please note! To date, there is a 1 week turnaround on results from the NCDA Soil Sample lab - you may view your online report here - hard copy reports are no longer mailed.

Check this out! Good Farmer's Market Practices website!

Rockingham Downtown Farmer's Market Opens Saturday, April 28!

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Office closed Monday, May 28th

Richmond County Center gives our county's residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, Cooperative Extension agents deliver unbiased, research-based information to Richmond County citizens. We can answer your questions on a wide array of topics. To find out how we can help you, browse our site or contact us by email or phone.

Welcome Laura Grier, new Richmond County 4-H agent!

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Local Farmer's Market Opens April 28!
Posted April 2nd, 2012 in Agriculture & Food

Opening day for our local Farmer's Market this year will be a bit earlier; mark your calendars for opening day April 28 on Harrington Square, downtown Rockingham! Local vendors met recently with Horticulture Extension agent Paige Burns to share ideas and plans to make this market the best ever. As we look forward to opening day, we sadly remember the passing this winter of market president Edwin Richardson and ... MORE

PLAY - People Living Active Year-round
Posted March 28th, 2012 in Health & Nutrition

Being fit can be fun! FirstHealth Community Health Services has developed a free program that will teach you how to PLAY and learn how to stay motivated. PLAY mixes physical activity like jumping rope, doing the Hula Hoop and playing catch with a Frisbee along with working out with resistance bands, some simple stretching exercises and cardiovascular activities. Plus, participants get to keep the ... MORE

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