Bale of rolled hay

Navigating the Hay Shortage

Published - July 29, 2026 Read
A display of fresh fall produce at a market, including heads of green cabbage, purple-top turnips, parsnips, and sweet potatoes.

Connect with Local Farmers!

Published - September 28, 2026 Read
Halifax County 4-H youth delegates at the 2026 NC 4-H Congress Gala.

Halifax County 4-H Youth Shine at 2026 NC 4-H Congress and State Presentation Finals

Published - July 27, 2026 Read

News From Halifax County Center

Logo for the CHROME regional ag expo. Includes stylized CHROME lettering with cotton soybeans and peanuts and the 4-county region that this expo supports.
2026 CHROME Regional Ag Expo

Published - July 14, 2026

From: Bertie County Center
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North Carolina Landowners Urged to Protect Forests and Urban Trees Amid Severe Drought

Published - June 29, 2026

A large group of people—mostly youth with two adults—stand posing for a photo on a ground covered in wood shavings or mulch, in front of a large black backdrop and hay bales.
4-H Dairy Project Success!

Published - June 29, 2026

Calling All Food and Arts/Crafts Vendors — Harvest Days Oct 18, 2025 at Halifax 4‑H Rural Life Center
2026 Harvest Days Vendor Applications Open

Published - June 10, 2026

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How to Grow, Harvest, and Preserve Basil Like a Pro

Published - June 1, 2026

4-H youth group in white shirts poses on bleachers under livestock show sign.
Halifax Youth Shine at 89th Annual Eastern Carolina 4-H Livestock Show!

Published - May 1, 2026

Gardening gloves, hand trowel, terracotta pots and assorted pink and purple flowers on wooden deck
Gardeners Urged to Adapt as Drought Conditions Persist

Published - April 27, 2026

Poultry Processing demonstration May 15th from 8-1. Register at go.ncsu.edu/wgbwmwk Location will be in Halifax, and announced as we get closer to date. Registration cost is $15
Poultry Processing

Published - April 23, 2026

From: Northampton County Center
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Upcoming Events

Halifax-Northampton Beekeepers Meeting Tuesday | Oct 20 | 6:30 PM — 9:00 PM Halifax county Agricultural building auditorium
Safe Plates for Food Managers - Halifax County Monday | Nov 16 | 9:00 AM — 4:00 PM N.C. Cooperative Extension | Halifax County Center, 359 Ferrell Ln, Halifax, NC 27839, USA
Halifax-Northampton Beekeepers Meeting Tuesday | Nov 17 | 6:30 PM — 9:00 PM Halifax county Agricultural building auditorium
Turkey Trot Trail Pace Register with Eventbrite Saturday | Nov 21 | 9:00 AM — 2:00 PM 3665 North Carolina 481, Halifax, NC 27839
Healthy Holiday: Food & Crafts Workshop Register with Eventbrite Wednesday | Dec 02 | 5:30 PM — 7:30 PM 359 Ferrell Lane, Halifax, NC 27839
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News From NC State Extension

Richmond County EMFVs standing in front of a building during their tour of the NCSU dairy farm
Richmond County EMFVs Enjoy Touring the NC State Dairy Farm

Published - October 6, 2026

From: Family and Consumer Science Program
Variation in pod maturity peanut
VT Frost Advisory Available Peanut Notes No. 243 2026

Published - October 6, 2026

From: Peanut
Trail in a forested area covered in orange, yellow, and red leaves as they fall from trees in autumn.
Blog: October Thoughts from an Extension Specialist

Published - October 5, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
Santa Gertrudis Breeders of the Carolinas Field Day
Santa Gertrudis Breeders of the Carolinas Field Day

Published - October 5, 2026

From: Beef
Willie Mae and team holding an award
A Lifetime of Dedication: Remembering EFNEP Volunteer Willie Mae Overton

Published - October 5, 2026

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
Forest scence broken up into 3 panes.
Preserve, Plan, and Prosper

Published - October 2, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
Items to select on Plants.ces.ncsu.edu to identify low maintenance plants
"Low Maintenance" Plant?

Published - October 2, 2026

From: Gardening
Lynnell standing in front of a screen teaching in a first grade classroom
Pencils at the Ready for Pasquotank County First Graders

Published - October 2, 2026

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
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Adjust Defoliation Strategies for Expected Weather (Collins & Edmisten)

Published - October 1, 2026

From: Cotton
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Searching for the Brighter Pod Episode 7 Peanut Notes No. 242 2026

Published - October 1, 2026

From: Peanut
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