Scotland County Cooperative Extension

02/17/2025

Come out and see the Master Gardeners at the Scotland County Memorial Library for all your Spring Seed Needs!

Master Gardeners Host Seed Starting Seminar at Scotland County Memorial Library Are you ready to start your spring garden? Join the Master Gardeners for a Seed Starting Seminar at Scotland County Memorial Library! This drop-in event is perfect for gardeners of all skill levels. Stop by to get expert...

01/23/2025

Scotland County Cooperative Extension Services will be hosting a Pesticide Licensing Examination in our office on March 11, 2025. Find more details in the link below.

2025 Pesticide Licensing Examination I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to provide important information for anyone needing to take the pesticide licensing exam. Below are the details and resources to assist with registration and preparation: Exam Registration The pesticide license exam wi...

01/13/2025

News & Updates: Scotland County Memorial Library Seed Library visits in 2024 – 79 people visited and took home seeds! Seed starting demo/presentation will be at the library in early spring Education Opportunities: Pruning Workshop @ Scotland County Extension Center – February 13th 1 p.m.-2:30 p....

01/10/2025

11/22/2024

11/21/2024

As you enjoy a slice of sweetpotato pie or a scoop of sweetpotato casserole this holiday season, stop and give thanks to the NC State University researchers who helped make the tasty root vegetable a year-round crop.

11/18/2024

Bundle Up Buttercup!
Let’s talk about 5 steps you can take now to prepare your garden for winter. Plan ahead so you’re not stuck out in the cold.
go.ncsu.edu/readext?1039879
OR, Listen for this article and MORE on WLNC 95.1's Down on the Farm segment!

11/15/2024

Free Pesticide Collection Day

North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, in cooperation with the Scotland County Cooperative Extension, will be offering a Pesticide Collection Day for residents in Scotland and surrounding counties. The local site manager will be Randy Wood, Agricultural Extension Agent for Scotland County. Collection will be day, December 4th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Helena Chemical, 17321 Harry Malloy Rd, Laurinburg, NC 28352.

Nearly all pesticide products will be accepted.
For liquid pesticide containers larger than 5 gal or for unlabeled pesticides, please contact the Cooperative Extension Office for information before bringing to the collection event.
No gas cylinders are accepted at the event; however, assistance information can be provided.
Contact the Cooperative Extension Office for more information.

For more information call us at 910-277-2422.

11/07/2024

🌟 Join us for a cozy afternoon at our Chunky Hand-Knit Blanket Workshop! 🌟

📅 Date: December 3rd
⏰ Time: 1-4pm
📍 Location: Our office

Get ready to make your own warm, chunky blanket! This workshop is FREE, all you need to bring is your yarn and your hands—no knitting needles needed! 🧶

Come relax, connect with others, and leave with a handmade treasure perfect for winter. Spaces are limited, so grab your spot now! ❄️ Call us to register! 910-277-2422