Blueberries ripening on a bush

Backyard Blueberries

Published - May 18, 2026 Read
Watering

Gardening When Water is Limited

Published - May 8, 2026 Read
seven empty canning jars and lids beside five jars of canned green beans with fresh picked green beans laying on a cutting board.

Pre-Season Checklist for Home Food Processing

Published - May 1, 2026 Read

News From Richmond County Center

4-H Clover
4-H Activity Day

Published - April 21, 2026

A swarm of honey bees hang from the limb of a pine tree.
Spring is Buzzing for Beekeepers

Published - April 21, 2026

A soil probe and plastic bucket are tools that are used to collect soil samples.
Easing the Sting of Input Costs

Published - April 20, 2026

Corn growing in a warm season garden
Warm Season Vegetable Gardening

Published - April 16, 2026

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Smart Freezing and Safe Thawing: What You Need to Know

Published - April 8, 2026

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4-H Summer Fun

Published - March 20, 2026

Black eyed Susans, salvia, and other plants in a garden border.
The Thrifty Gardener

Published - March 16, 2026

Servers fill up the plates at the Wild Foods Cook Off
2026 Wild Foods Cook Off Coming Soon!

Published - March 9, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Richmond County Beekeepers Tuesday | May 26 | 7:00 PM — 8:30 PM 123 Caroline St, Rockingham, NC 28379, USA
Water Bath Canning: Blueberry-Spice Jam Thursday | May 28 | 2:00 PM — 4:00 PM 110 Kemberly St, Rockingham, NC 28379, USA
Richmond Roots Garden Club Field Trip Friday | May 29 | 9:00 AM — 3:00 PM Eagles Nest Berry Farm, 1556 Currie Mill Rd, Jackson Springs, NC 27281, USA
Quilts of Love- Quilting Group Thursday | Jun 04 | 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM Cartledge Creek Baptist Church, 152 Ben Hudson Rd, Rockingham, NC 28379, USA
Richmond County Cattlemen's Association Meeting Thursday | Jun 04 | 6:30 PM — 8:00 PM 123 Caroline St, Rockingham, NC 28379, USA
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News From NC State Extension

a plant in the field showing a clump of white and pink blackberry flowers
Caneberry Biocontrol and Production Workshop 2026

Published - May 22, 2026

From: Blackberry and Raspberry Information Portal
bamboo leaves and stems
Is Bamboo Your Nemesis?

Published - May 22, 2026

From: Gardening
Corkboard with four photos pinned: a child blowing bubbles, a pine branch with a pinecone, a turtle on grass, and a gray cat peering through a chain-link fence. Decorative clover and camera stickers complete the display.
2026 Dr. Kim Ingold 4-H Photography Contest

Published - May 20, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Blank Woodland Owner Survey and envelope.
Woodland Owner Survey

Published - May 15, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
Two 4-H members wearing LED headphones point toward the camera while participating the silent disco at 4-H Congress.
Take the Stage at NC 4-H Congress 2026

Published - May 8, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Kristi Willard receiving CALS Award
Celebrating Excellence: Kristi Willard Receives the CALS Award of Excellence for Public Service

Published - May 6, 2026

From: Family and Consumer Science Program
Forsyth County top scoring Senior Division WHEP Team (L-R): John Tyler, Lucy Mehaffey, Calloway Mehaffey, and Maggie Mehaffey.
Record Number of Youth Test Their Wildlife Knowledge

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
Asian Tiger Mosquito (Aedes albopictus) a black and white mosquito biting a person.
Mosquitos Are Back . . .

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Gardening
Judging Practice
NC Skillathon & Livestock Judging Clinics

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program
Animals grazing
Annual Forage & Livestock Webinar Series Schedule (2026)

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Forages
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