North Carolina Cooperative Extension- Lee County Center

06/13/2026

Don't you hate it when you miss one? This is your reminder to check twice 😂

I know it's tough out there, but remember to keep your plants watered to keep them producing!

06/13/2026

We were so glad to host the Happy Day Campers this week at the Pollinator Haven Garden. We explored the flowers and insects of the Garden, and harvested seeds. It was hot but beautiful. We love having y'all come!

06/12/2026

Recruitment is now underway for the next training cohort of Lee County Extension Master Food Volunteers (EMFV)!

This rewarding volunteer program is perfect for individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact in their community through food and nutrition education. Once trained, EMFVs help promote healthy lifestyles by supporting and delivering engaging, research-based food programs throughout Lee County.

We also want to extend our sincere gratitude to our current EMFVs. Their dedication, enthusiasm, and commitment to serving others make these educational programs possible. Thank you for all you do to help build a healthier community!

Peeked your interest? You are invited to our next opportunity to hear about this fulfilling and rewarding volunteer program this coming Tuesday!

06/11/2026

We are under severe drought conditions right now in Lee County, according to the NC climate office. Even some established trees and perennials can struggle through weather like we've been experiencing for the last few weeks. I know it can be hard to justify, but always remember to keep your vegetables and fruit trees watered regularly for good production. At times like this also consider watering young trees and perennials, and even some established plants that are prone to stress.

06/08/2026

Happy National Insect Appreciation Day! Check out all of these guys flying around the Rattlesnake Master, Eryngium yuccifolium.

While most folks don't get excited when they see a bunch of wasps and bees flying around their plants, we do! Wasps and flies are important pollinators, and important predators (and parasitoids!). Flowers provide nectar and pollen to insects, and some plant parts provide food for larvae of important pollinators. All of these organisms make our ecosystems work!

06/08/2026

Hope to see you there!

🍀 Barn Busters 4-H Club Meeting Reminder! 🍀

Join us this week for our Barn Busters 4-H Club Meeting!

📅 Wednesday, June 10
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 McSwain Center, Room B
2420 Tramway Rd, Sanford, NC 27332

Come ready for a fun evening of leadership, learning, hands-on activities, and making new friends! Whether you're a current member or interested in joining 4-H, we'd love to have you there.

🌟 Open to youth ages 5–18
🌟 New members always welcome
🌟 Bring a friend!

We can't wait to see everyone there! 🍀

North Carolina Cooperative Extension- Lee County Center
Lee County 4-H NC

06/03/2026

Take a look back at the excitement of Jambor-Bee! From live bee demonstrations to hands-on activities, families spent the day discovering the fascinating world of pollinators and why they matter to our community. 🐝

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this event such a sweet success! 🌼
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Revive con nosotros los mejores momentos de Jambor-Bee. Desde demostraciones en vivo con abejas hasta actividades interactivas, las familias disfrutaron de un día lleno de aprendizaje sobre el fascinante mundo de los polinizadores y su importancia para nuestra comunidad. 🐝

¡Gracias a todos los que nos acompañaron e hicieron de este evento un gran éxito! 🌼

05/31/2026

The buzz was real at the Sanford Appearance Commission’s Jambor-Bee! 🐝🌼

I am so proud of our status as a Bee City — and of the work our community is doing to support all of our pollinators.

A morning of education and fun is a sweet reminder of what we can accomplish when we work together. 💛🖤

05/31/2026

It's time to release our next Market Menu recipe for you to shop the market and try this Saturday: Honeyed French Toast!! 🐝🍯🍞🍽🍓🫐🍑

Sweet, golden, and perfect for sharing, this Honeyed French Toast is a delicious brunch recipe to celebrate the city’s Jambor-Bee weekend. Made with rich honey flavor and topped with fresh seasonal market fruit, this cozy breakfast favorite is a fun way to “bee” inspired in the kitchen while highlighting one of nature’s sweetest ingredients.

Pick up your copy of this recipe at the market information table tomorrow and grab ingredients from our market's local farmers, bakers, and beekeepers to enjoy this sweet treat showcasing local flavors this weekend!



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05/28/2026

Lee County Ag Week starts tomorrow with the kickoff of the Sanford Farmers' Market. The North Carolina Cooperative Extension- Lee County Center has a full week of fun planned, so make sure you get involved in this celebration of our agricultural roots!

Make sure to watch this wonderful and informative video, made by Local Foods Agent Meredith Favre and Food-Inspired Resilience & Equity intern Sarah Beck. Great work!