NC Cooperative Extension - Pender County

NC Cooperative Extension - Pender County Empowering People, Providing Solutions We provide research-based education to citizens from 5 yrs of age to 125 yrs of age.

Pender County Cooperative Extension is a partnership between Pender County government, NC State University and NC A&T State University (land grant universities) and the federal government. Our expertise in Pender County currently consists of Extension agents working in the following areas:

4-H Youth Development
Urban and Consumer Horticulture
Commercial Horticulture - fruit and vegetable producti

on and marketing and food safety
Field Crop Production
Family & Consumer Science - vacant
Livestock

We conduct education workshops and events in these program areas, around Pender County and at times throughout North Carolina. Combined our staff of five has served North Carolina residents for more than forty years.

Coming soon! This workshop will be a great opportunity to learn hands on about silvopasture and what practices can impro...
06/01/2026

Coming soon! This workshop will be a great opportunity to learn hands on about silvopasture and what practices can improve soil health in pastures.
Free to attend, but please register in advance!

05/28/2026
The Pollinator Palooza is being cancelled due to the prediction of heavy rain Saturday and the concern about the butterf...
05/28/2026

The Pollinator Palooza is being cancelled due to the prediction of heavy rain Saturday and the concern about the butterflies not doing well being released in the rain. We will keep you posted on the new date, possibly in August.

Learn to grow your own summer harvest during this webinar series:
05/15/2026

Learn to grow your own summer harvest during this webinar series:

Go behind the scenes with NC’s top food system experts for a roadmap on sourcing sustainably, supporting local meat systems and understanding the future of NC ag with The Grounded Table webinar series. In this session, Melissa Bell, CEFS Field Research, Education, and Outreach Liaison, will explor...

There is still time to register! We are looking forward to Friday!
05/04/2026

There is still time to register! We are looking forward to Friday!

05/03/2026

Yeah! The burn ban has been lifted.

The Farmers for Soil Health Program starts tomorrow! Any corn, soybean, wheat, grain sorghum, or cotton farmer is eligi...
04/30/2026

The Farmers for Soil Health Program starts tomorrow! Any corn, soybean, wheat, grain sorghum, or cotton farmer is eligible to enroll, regardless of cover crop history. Whether you’re transitioning to soil health practices for the first time or expanding your current usage, Farmers for Soil Health offers financial incentives to help offset the costs.

Get Paid to Improve Your Soil Whether you’re transitioning to soil health practices for the first time or expanding your current usage, Farmers for Soil Health offers financial incentives to help offset the costs. These incentives allow you to try new practices while setting your farm up for long-...

Do you have a high school student curious about plants, gardens, and the science behind growing things? The Horticultura...
02/05/2026

Do you have a high school student curious about plants, gardens, and the science behind growing things? The Horticultural Science Summer Institute (HSSI) at NC State University is a one-week, residential, hands-on pre-college program designed to open the door to exciting careers in horticulture and plant sciences. Participants dive into interactive workshops, from plant breeding and propagation to sustainable production and design; visit innovative farms, gardens, and greenhouses, and explore college pathways while building leadership skills and lifelong connections. Whether you’re dreaming of discovering new genes, grafting tomatoes, or figuring out how to make flowers last longer, HSSI helps youth grow a passion into possibilities!
HSSI is July 5-10, 2026, learn more here and apply here by April 1st!

Address

801 S Walker Street
Burgaw, NC
28425

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+19102591235

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