Columbus County Cooperative Extension

08/25/2026

08/05/2026

We have 3 spots available. Please call our office (910) 640-6605 to register your youth today.

🌽🐐🍳 Only 3 Spots Left for Farm to Fork Camp! 🍓🔥

Does your child love to cook, explore, and get their hands dirty? Then don't miss out on one of our most popular 4-H camps of the summer!

Join us for Farm to Fork Camp, where youth ages 9-12 will spend the week discovering where their food comes from—from the farm all the way to the table!

Throughout the week, campers will:
🚜 Meet and learn about farm animals
🌱 Explore farming and harvesting
🥕 Discover how fresh foods are grown
👩‍🍳 Cook delicious recipes using fresh ingredients
🔥 Learn grilling skills and kitchen safety
🤝 Make new friends while enjoying hands-on activities every day

📅 August 10–14
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
💲 $55
📍 Columbus County Cooperative Extension

Only THREE spots remain! Don't wait—once they're gone, they're gone!

To register, complete your 4-H Online enrollment and call our office at 910-640-6605to begin the registration process.

We can't wait to spend the week learning, cooking, and having fun on the farm with you! 🌽🐓🍅🍔

Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made at least 5 days before the program by contacting Rebekah Benton at 910-640-6605.

07/30/2026

07/27/2026

WE’RE HIRING! Columbus county cooperative extension is looking for the newest member of our team. We are currently looking to hire a full time livestock agent. If interested please click the link below for more information. Call Columbus County Cooperative Extension at 910-640-6605 with any questions.

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07/07/2026

07/06/2026

LOCAL pond stocking event coming up!

If you have questions about what to stock, how to control w**ds/ algae, or would like test your water to ensure it is safe and conducive to housing a good fish population give us a call at 910-640-6605

They finally got us rescheduled

06/29/2026

https://soilfertility.ces.ncsu.edu/news/should-sidedress-nitrogen-rates-be-adjusted-during-drought/

Current drought conditions have raised questions about whether planned sidedress or layby nitrogen (N) applications should be adjusted in corn. In most situations, the recommended approach is to stay…

06/10/2026

As temperatures rise, we're seeing an increase in pond management questions and concerns. Remember—the sooner a problem is identified, the easier (and often less expensive) it is to correct!

Noticing a new w**d starting to appear in your pond? Bring a sample to the Cooperative Extension Office, and we'll help identify it and develop a management plan.

Seeing algae growth, poor water clarity, or fish that aren't growing as expected? Bring in a water sample collected in a clean, rinsed beverage bottle along with a $10 testing fee. We'll analyze key water quality parameters and provide recommendations tailored to your pond management goals.

Whether you're managing a fishing pond, community pond, or simply want a healthier pond ecosystem, we're here to help!

04/23/2026

FARMERS:

In an effort to support North Carolina growers during the current drought conditions NC Cooperative Extension has written and gathered some important guidance information for field crop and livestock…

04/22/2026

https://cotton.ces.ncsu.edu/news/managing-residual-herbicides-during-a-dry-spring/

The 2026 planting season is moving at a breakneck pace, but the persistent lack of moisture is raising critical questions about our w**d control programs. In most North Carolina systems, we are…