Rockingham County Cooperative Extension

09/04/2026

Happy Labor Day 🇺🇸

Our office will be closed on Monday September 7, 2026 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. We hope everyone has a safe and Happy Labor Day. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday September 8, 2026 at 8AM.

08/31/2026

Mark your calendars for Rockingham County Extension Volunteer Annual Fall Fair on Nov. 21st. Tons of great vendors and lots of fun! If interested in purchasing raffle tickets for the quilt or becoming a vendor please contact Linda Hill at 336-616-2978. We look forward to seeing you there!

08/31/2026

Last chance to register for the final canning class of the season! Registration cuts off at 12pm today!

Join FCS Agent, Sarah Paschall, to learn about canning apples.

08/17/2026

Kathryn and Sarah can't wait to see you on September 24th for a great night learning all about herbs. We will be covering what varieties grow in our area, harvesting, utilizing, and storing herbs. This class will also discuss methods of dehydration. We will provide some light refreshments as well.

Class is held at our office located at 525 NC Hwy 65, Reidsville, NC, 27320 from 6pm to 8pm. You must register to attend. Please call Sarah 336-342-8239 or Kathryn 336-342-8238 with any allergens or questions.

08/17/2026

Come join us for our last canning class of the year! We will be canning apples using a water bath. If you have any allergens, or questions please contact Sarah Paschall at 336-342-8239 or [email protected]. You must register to attend the class and it is held at our office located at 525 NC Hwy 65, Reidsville, NC, 27320.

Join FCS Agent, Sarah Paschall, to learn about canning apples.

08/10/2026

Come out and join us for our Update: Prionus Longhorned Beetle in Blueberries program on August 25, from 2-4PM here at the Rockingham County Ag Center at 525 NC Highway 65, Reidsville NC 27320.

You will be able to learn about some newer pests in NC affecting blueberry plant growth. NCSU Assistant Professor Lorena Lopez and her lab team will be there to explain about root borer, Prionus Longhorned Beetles.

This is intended for home gardeners and those growing blueberries on a larger scale to sell.

There will be pesticide credits as well. 2 hours N, O, D, and X.

For more information or to register please contact Kathryn Holmes at [email protected] or 336-342-8230.

Register on Eventbrite: https://go.ncsu.edu/longhornedbeetleinblueberries

07/17/2026

Our Tomato canning class registration is live! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/just-can-it-tomatoes-tickets-1994096572528 to get your spot today! We will be making tomato sauce for this class.

Join FCS agent, Sarah Paschall, to learn about canning tomatoes using a Pressure Canner.

07/15/2026

06/30/2026

Did you know that you can use your SNAP benefits at the farmers market? 🍎

Ask at your market’s welcome booth if they accept SNAP benefits. If they do, you should receive market scrip or tokens to use to purchase produce and other eligible food items.

If you have questions about the SNAP program, visit the More In My Basket website at morefood.org or call them toll-free at 1-855-240-1451.

06/24/2026

We had an amazing time with our last home food preservation class and hope you can make it to the next one! We will be pressure canning green beans and you can sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/just-can-it-green-beans-tickets-1992494868789?aff=oddtdtcreator or use the QR code on the flier. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to Sarah Paschall at 336-342-8239 or [email protected].