Bladen Soil and Water Conservation District

06/11/2026

The June edition of the Agricultural Review is now online! 🎉

Learn all about what's happening across our state's agriculture industry in this packed full edition, including a recap of our Farmland Preservation Advocacy Day and a word from N.C. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. Check it out at the link below!

Ag Review here: https://www.ncagr.gov/june-2026/open

06/10/2026

We still have a few spots left in our Salsa Canning Workshop on June 18th at 10:30 AM! (Sorry, the evening session if FULL.)

For just $10, you’ll get hands-on experience and learn exactly how to safely jar up some delicious Tomatillo Green Salsa (Salsa Verde) right at home. Perfect for taco nights, grilling, or gifting to friends!

Whether you're a total beginner or a seasoned pro looking to refresh your kitchen skills, we'd love to have you join us.

🗓️ When: June 18th at 10:30 AM

📍Where: Bladen Extension Office, 450 Smith Circle, Elizabethtown

💵 Cost: $10 (covers all materials and you get to take a jar of salsa home!)

👩‍🍳 What we're making: Tomatillo Green Salsa

Spaces are limited and filling up fast, so grab your spot before they're gone. Call Bladen Extension at 910-862-4591 to register.

06/09/2026

Have you ever considered collecting rain water for your garden? Join us to learn the benefits of rain barrels and how to set up a rain barrel at your home. One lucky participant will take home a FREE rain chain! 🌧️🛢️

📆 Date: Thursday, July 9th

⏰ Time: 6:00pm

📍 Location: Bridger Memorial Public Library (313 S Main St, Bladenboro, NC 28320)

📞 How to Register: Give Bladen Extension a call at 910-862-4591 OR Bladen County Public Library at 910-863-4586 to reserve your spot.

This is a FREE workshop available to the public! 💧

06/01/2026

Important Update for Bladen County Agricultural Cost-Share Program Participants

The Bladen Soil and Water Conservation District Board approved several updates on May 9, 2026, to improve administration of the NC Agriculture Cost Share Program and the NC Agricultural Water Resources Assistance Program. These changes will take effect for Fiscal Year 2027, beginning July 1, 2026.

Key Changes:
✅ Applications will be reviewed during two batching periods:
• July 1, 2026 – September 4, 2026
• September 5, 2026 – March 5, 2027

🌱 Cover crop applications will receive additional ranking consideration for planting multi-species mixes (2- or 3-species cover crops).

🌾 Cover crop incentive payments will be limited to 100 acres per participant per year.

💲 Funding assistance will be capped at $15,000 per participant per year, helping distribute available funds more equitably among eligible applicants.

📝 Unfunded applications will not carry forward from year to year. Producers seeking FY 2027 funding must submit a new application beginning July 1, 2026.

For questions or assistance with the application process, please contact the Bladen Soil and Water Conservation District office at 910-862-3179, ext. 3.

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05/04/2026

May is the perfect time to work on setting up your garden and lawn for success! 🌼

Need more help or have questions? Reach out to Allison Weatherspoon, Horticulture Agent: 📞 Phone: 910-862-4591 📧 Email: [email protected]