Bale of rolled hay

Navigating the Hay Shortage

Published - July 29, 2026 Read
Banner titled "Bounce Back: Smart Feeding and Pasture Recovery After Extreme Weather" set against a red header, featuring a photo below of brown cattle grazing in a grassy field.

Bounce Back: Smart Feeding and Pasture Recovery after Extreme Weather

Published - August 18, 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

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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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Searching for the Brighter Pod Episode 6 Peanut Notes No. 241 2026

Published - September 26, 2026

From: Peanut
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Published - September 26, 2026

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Published - September 26, 2026

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New Zealand Awaits: Join Our 2027 Garden Adventure

Published - September 24, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
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Welcome to the team, Valery Miller!

Published - September 24, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
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Published - September 23, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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North Carolina 4-H’er Named Runner-Up for 2027 National 4-H Youth in Action Award

Published - September 22, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Earlier Maturity or Greater Pod Retention? Peanut Notes No. 238 2026

Published - September 21, 2026

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