Edgecombe County Cooperative Extension

05/24/2026

05/21/2026

Today's NCSU Employee Appreciation Brickyard shoutout goes to Kyn Bridgers, our Digital Skills Agent. Kyn is the person we go to with our technology questions. She has a passion for helping people navigate the ever-changing world of technology. She can be found at the senior centers assisting clients with their cell phones, or at the library for tech time. She is very patient and works well with clients helping them to learn all about technology. She also has office hours where you can drop in and ask for some technology help.
Thank you Kyn for all you do for our community.

05/20/2026

Today's NCSU Employee Appreciation Brickyard shoutout goes to our dynamic Agriculture Team of Mitch Smith and Sydney Jalali. These two bring the passion for all things agriculture. Mitch is our Part-time Horticulture Agent and Master Gardener leader. He can be found working in the gardens around the Administrative Building or working on the fountain in front of the building. Mitch has a wealth of knowledge and we are so thankful he has chosen to spend some time with us in Edgecombe and share with us his knowledge of horticulture. Mitch loves to tell a good joke or story so if you are in the area stop by and say hi, but be ready to be entertained. Mitch, thank you for everything you have done and continue to do for the horticulture program in Edgecombe and for leading our fabulous Master Gardeners.

Sydney is our Field Crops Agent and can be found helping farmers with issues with their crops or planting a field trial. Sydney has a heart for agriculture and farmers and their mental health. She is working in her program area to bring awareness to mental health for farmers and farming families. Although she has a passion for agriculture, she has a new title that she is most proud of and that is being called MOM. Sydney, thank you for all you do to help serve the farmers, and farming families in Edgecombe County.

Mitch and Sydney thank you for being our great county Ag Team.

05/19/2026

We will be hosting a tomato canning workshop on Monday, June 15, 2026. The cost is $10 per participant. Click the link below to register and learn more about the workshop.

Join us on Monday, June 15, 2026 at the Edgecombe Extension office for a tomato canning workshop. Participants will learn all about water bath canning. This hands-on class will teach you all about…

05/19/2026

Today for NCSU Employee Appreciation week our Brickyard shoutout goes to our dynamic 4-H duo of Tanya Heath and Missy Treffer. Tanya is the 4-H and Youth Development Agent for Edgecombe County and she brings her passion for youth development, agriculture, and animals to every component of 4-H. Tanya has been instrumental in shaping the lives of many youth in Edgecombe County. Ms. Tanya knows how to make learning fun but she also knows when it is time to get serious and focus. Thank you Tanya for all you do for the youth of Edgecombe County.
Missy is the 4-H Program Assistant for Edgecombe County and she brings the fun and entertainment to the office. Missy is very passionate about 4-H and truly loves the program and working with the youth in Edgecombe County. Missy loves to talk 4-H and she especially loves to talk about embryology. Thank you Missy for your dedicated service to the youth of Edgecombe County.
Tanya and Missy are our 4-H Rock Stars and we are so proud to have them on our team.

05/18/2026

It is Employee Appreciation Week for NCSU and we would like to begin our Brickyard shout outs by celebrating our amazing Administrative Assistant, Gloria Morning. Gloria is the pleasant voice you hear when you call our office and she is the smiling face that greets you upon arriving at the office. Gloria is our ray of sunshine and we are very thankful for all she does to help all of us in the office and all she does to help our clients. Gloria, thank you and we appreciate everything you do.

05/16/2026

We are excited to welcome our 2026 NCSU Summer Intern, Ms. Jolyna Sundbom. Jolyna is an Edgecombe County 4-H Alumni and currently pursuing a degree in Public Health. Jolyna will be learning about all areas of Extension this summer working alongside all of our Extension Agents in our Edgecombe Office. Drop in and say hello to Jolyna this summer.

05/12/2026

Join us for a relaxed afternoon to connect, support one another, and share real-life conversations around mental health and farm finances.

We will hear and have open conversations about stress, brunout, and balance and have simple and practical farm financial discussions featuring Dr. Jeffrey Dorfman of North Carolina State University. We will close with making meal prep kits together to take home to our families.

To register please visit the link below. This event is free to attend!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ag-womens-support-group-rooted-and-rising-tickets-1987523282641

05/11/2026

Please complete the form below if you are able to volunteer your time during our District Activity Day on Friday, June 26th at the Edgecombe Community College (Tarboro campus)! We will have a lot of youth and families trying to find their locations to compete in a various categories of public speaki...

05/11/2026

04/29/2026

Register today for the Sweet Spreads canning workshop. Click image below for more information and to register. Registration fee is $10 per person

Workshop teaching participants how to safely make jams, jellies, and other sweet spreads.