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Mulch is the first line of defense against annual weeds in landscape beds, and now's a good time to add it. [more]

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 on the Cherokee Reservation.

Interested in information about pasture weed identification? Click here!

4-H

Interested in becoming a 4-H club member? Click here to find out more!
4-H Enrollment Form 2010
Medical Release Form 2010

Order a 4-H Commemorative Gnome today to celebrate 100 years of 4-H!

Details here and here.

4H Centennial Cookbook - order today!

Office closing: Good Friday, April 2 and County furlough day, April 5

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.

Featured Content

	Plant Fact Sheets
Over 4000 fact sheets on specific plants including images, cultivars, and cultural information can be found on this site. Find out about annual flowers, perennial flowers, summer and fall flowering bulbs and plants to attract birds and butterflies. This site also contains information on trees, grasses and almost any kind of plant that you can imagine. MORE

Are you prepared for a Winter Storm?

Being prepared for a disaster is the best way to minimize losses and recovery time. North Carolina Cooperative Extension is a provider of research-based, educational materials to help individuals, families, communities and businesses. Each year, millions of people are affected by natural disasters and their consequences. This information has been produced to offer assistance in dealing with natural disasters. MORE

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Events

	"V" Credit Pesticide Training February 15th, 2010 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Rockingham, NC
	2 hours "V" credit available. ... MORE

	Pesticide Training and Exam February 16th, 2010 @ 1:00 PM - February 17th, 2010 Carthage, NC
	Taylor Williams, Agriculture Extension Agent, will hold a training for those taking the Ornamentals and Turfgrass Pesticide License Exam on Tuesday, February 16th at 1pm in the Moore County Agriculture Building. NCDA will be administering all Pesticide Exams on Wednesday, February 17th at 1pm in the Moore County Agriculture Building. Study materials may be obtained by calling 919-515-3113. For additional dates and testing information please call NCDA at 919-733-3556. Please call Moore County Cooperative ... MORE

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News

4-H Auction is Fast Approaching!
Posted February 8th, 2010 in Youth & 4-H

Back by popular demand! A benefit auction and plate sale for the 4-H program in Richmond County will be held on March 5th at Browder Park in Rockingham, North Carolina. Proceeds will be used locally to support leadership and youth development through programs ranging from school enrichment programs, to summer camps, Summer Fun classes, leadership trainings and club activities. In these trying financial times, we need to support our young people more than ... MORE

Community Supported Agriculture Informational Meeting
Posted February 8th, 2010 in Agriculture & Food

A meeting on developing a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm was held at the Moore County Extension office on Tuesday, Jan. 5. A CSA is a farm operation where a farmer (or group of farmers) delivers a weekly box of produce to members of a subscriber group who pre-paid to participate. There are currently over 80 CSA's in North Carolina, a rapid increase in numbers in recent years as interest on the ... MORE

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