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North Carolina Cooperative Extension - Cumberland County Center helps citizens improve the quality of their lives by providing research based information and informal educational opportunities focused on issues and needs. Official legal notice: User Comment Policy

Cumberland County uses social media to interact with residents, businesses and visitors about public issues related to our jurisdiction. Please note that posts on the county’s social media sites are subject to North Carolina Public Records Laws, and e-discovery laws and policies. All comments and content shared on the county’s government-sponsored social media sites must pertain to the topic presented. The following are examples that the county considers to be unacceptable social media content and comments. Please note this list is not intended to be all-inclusive:

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Congratulations to Charlotte from Eastover, NC!Her handcrafted basket earned top honors with a Best in Show win at the C...
11/02/2026

Congratulations to Charlotte from Eastover, NC!

Her handcrafted basket earned top honors with a Best in Show win at the Cumberland County Fair and went on to compete at the North Carolina State Fair.

Congratulations, Charlotte, on this outstanding achievement and for showcasing such exceptional talent!

Our W**d of the Month is Broomsedge — a fitting feature as October comes to a close. If you have questions about control...
10/30/2026

Our W**d of the Month is Broomsedge — a fitting feature as October comes to a close. If you have questions about control measures and recommendations, please contact our Livestock Agent, [email protected] or call her at 910-321-6862.

Congratulations to one of our very own Cumberland County farmers, Mr. Jim Hartman! Jim was awarded the American Farm Bur...
10/29/2026

Congratulations to one of our very own Cumberland County farmers, Mr. Jim Hartman! Jim was awarded the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence! Thank you for your service to our country and our agricultural community, Jim. Very well deserved!

The American Farm Bureau Federation, with support from Farm Credit, recognized James “Jim” Hartman, a former U.S. Army major from North Carolina, with the Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence during the Farmer Veteran Stakeholders Conference. The award honors veterans and service members who demon...

The South Central Livestock Agents are hosting a Back to the Beef Basics course! With updated content, it's a perfect ti...
10/28/2026

The South Central Livestock Agents are hosting a Back to the Beef Basics course! With updated content, it's a perfect time to get down to the small changes that can increase production on your operation. This series will begin with a live webinar on Tuesday Dec 1, 2026. Videos of content will then be released for your viewing on your own time each week. Contact [email protected] if you have any questions.

Our Cooperative Extension annual United Way Chili Cook-Off was a huge success! Every single chili was delicious, but onl...
10/27/2026

Our Cooperative Extension annual United Way Chili Cook-Off was a huge success! Every single chili was delicious, but only one chef could claim the ultimate bragging rights. Congratulations to Kimberly Farmer (Entry #1) for taking home the highly coveted "Golden Ladle" this year! 🏆 (And no, she's not giving up any recipe secrets!)

Thanks to your awesome support, we raised $185 for United Way at just $5 a bowl!

Thank you to all of our amazing cooks, tasters, and supporters who made this fundraiser such a fantastic event. We couldn't have done it without you!

The Small Ruminant Winter Webinar Series will begin Nov 5, 2026. Zoom webinars will be held at 7:00 pm, the first Thursd...
10/26/2026

The Small Ruminant Winter Webinar Series will begin Nov 5, 2026. Zoom webinars will be held at 7:00 pm, the first Thursday of the month through March. The small ruminant agent committee from around the state has some awesome speakers lined up to talk about hot topics in the industry to help you get more bang for your buck! Register today!! Have questions? Contact Reagan at [email protected].

Join our Livestock Agent, Reagan Bustabad, for a workshop on Post-Drought Winter Forage Management! Hear directly from l...
10/23/2026

Join our Livestock Agent, Reagan Bustabad, for a workshop on Post-Drought Winter Forage Management! Hear directly from leading professionals on how to protect and optimize your forage resources this winter season. Have questions? Contact Reagan at [email protected].
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Just wrapped up our Better Living Series class on growing prize-winning pumpkins! Everyone took home seeds for next seas...
10/22/2026

Just wrapped up our Better Living Series class on growing prize-winning pumpkins!

Everyone took home seeds for next season and their own custom-etched pumpkin! A big thanks to everyone who participated—what a fun-filled day!

Registration is officially OPEN for our upcoming Soldiers to Agriculture class! Don't miss out—get registered by contact...
10/20/2026

Registration is officially OPEN for our upcoming Soldiers to Agriculture class! Don't miss out—get registered by contacting us today by calling: 910-321-6860.

Our friends at Cumberland County Soil & Water are taking orders for their annual tree seedling sale. Call (910) 437-1922...
10/15/2026

Our friends at Cumberland County Soil & Water are taking orders for their annual tree seedling sale. Call (910) 437-1922 today for details and order information! Cumberland Soil and Water Conservation District Extension Master Gardeners, Cumberland County NC

The Cumberland SWCD is holding our annual tree seedling sale! We will have Eastern Red Cedar, Loblolly Pine and Longleaf Pine Trees available at $5 per bundle. Please sign up at bit.ly/2026TreeSeedling so that we can make sure that we have enough trees to meet the demand! Trees will arrive the last week in November! You will get a call from us. As always if you have any questions about trees in a bundle, don't hesitate to reach out! Our number is (910) 437-1922.

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Fayetteville, NC
28306

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