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What do the State Farmers Market and the Wolfpack have in common? More than you might think.As part of NC State’s land-g...
05/28/2026

What do the State Farmers Market and the Wolfpack have in common? More than you might think.

As part of NC State’s land-grant mission, NC State Extension helps North Carolina farmers produce thriving crops, local products and flavorful treats found throughout the State Farmers Market.

📍The State Farmers Market, located on 75 acres near NC State’s campus.

05/27/2026

No yard? No problem. 🪴 Container gardening can yield big harvests, and our Extension expert has you covered with the tips you need to get started.

From drainage to pot sizing, learn how your vegetables, herbs and ornamentals can thrive all season long in containers.

Did you know that interacting with plants can actually calm your nervous system? 🪴😌 Our experts at NC State Extension ar...
05/22/2026

Did you know that interacting with plants can actually calm your nervous system? 🪴😌 Our experts at NC State Extension are helping North Carolinians do just that through our therapeutic horticulture programming.

From tabletop sunflower seed planting to plant identification strolls, the different kinds of programs offered across the state are helping people across all ages and ability levels enhance their well-being.

"In a nutshell, it is facilitating a people-plant connection in a therapeutic setting so participants can move toward their wellness goals by being more connected to plants and nature," said Amy Bruzzichesi, NC State Extension's statewide program manager for therapeutic horticulture.

Learn how our Extension experts are bringing these programs to life across the state at the link in our comments.

05/20/2026

Did you know that there are more than 10,000 tomato varieties? 🍅 If you’re new to growing tomatoes, picking the right variety is the first step to success.

From compact bush types to apartment-friendly dwarf varieties, we’ve got your tomato breakdown right here in this episode of Homegrown.

Want a bountiful summer harvest? 🍅🥒 We've got your garden game plan.Check out our quick guide for regional planting date...
05/18/2026

Want a bountiful summer harvest? 🍅🥒 We've got your garden game plan.

Check out our quick guide for regional planting dates, spacing tips and harvesting tricks to help you set up your seedlings for success.

05/13/2026

Ready, Set, Grow!: Success in the garden starts with the right plant in the right place. ☀️🌿

Before you dig, hear from NC State Extension's Scott Zona, manager of the NC Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox, with practical tips for beginning gardeners.

Today, NC State Extension celebrates 112 years of serving North Carolina. 🎂For over a century, we’ve empowered communiti...
05/08/2026

Today, NC State Extension celebrates 112 years of serving North Carolina. 🎂

For over a century, we’ve empowered communities across our state by leading agriculture forward, preparing youth with leadership skills and helping families thrive.

Through it all, our mission has remained the same: to transform science into everyday solutions for North Carolinians.

Thanks for being part of our story!

ℹ️ Historical image descriptions:
1. Members of the first N.C. Boys' Corn Club, the direct precursor of North Carolina 4-H (c. 1909).
2. Members of the Watha Women's Club, with president Mrs. Joe Kelly, in Pender County (circa 1920s). These types of clubs evolved into the Extension & Community Association clubs that Cooperative Extension offers statewide.
3. Farmers meet at a forest thinning and management demonstration, at the farm of A.F. Hunt in McDowell County, to hear Extension forester R.W. Graeber discuss demonstration results (c. 1931).
4. North Carolina's first state home demonstration agent Jane S. McKimmon, right, poses with her successor, Ruth Current, left, and Academy Award-winning actress Jane Darwell (c. 1949). McKimmon was in New York for the radio dramatization of her life story.
5. A farmer operating an early mechanical to***co harvester (c. 1953).
6. A North Carolina 4-H'er with a counselor taking part in an environmental education program (circa 1970s).
7. Extension horticulture specialist Larry Bass, second from right, appears on Almanac Gardener, Extension's longest-running TV show (circa 1980s). Others are, from left, Alice Russell, the second state Master Gardener coordinator; agent Linda Blue; and Extension communication specialist Mike Gray.

05/08/2026

Today is our 112th birthday! 🎂 Do you have a favorite memory with Extension over the years? Help us celebrate by sharing in the comments. ⬇️

Need the perfect Mother's Day activity? 🍓 Visit a pick-your-own strawberry farm! Strawberry season in North Carolina got...
05/07/2026

Need the perfect Mother's Day activity? 🍓 Visit a pick-your-own strawberry farm!

Strawberry season in North Carolina got off to an early start this year, and while much of the state is experiencing extreme drought conditions, there’s still good news for families hoping to get out to a local farm.

We talked to NC State Extension strawberry specialist Mark Hoffmann to better understand what’s happening this season — and what it means for consumers and growers alike. Read our conversation at the 🔗 in our comments.

05/04/2026

Ready, Set, Grow!: So, you’re just beginning your gardening journey, but you don’t know which plants to start with. 🤔 NC State Extension is here to help!

Check out our newest episode of Homegrown to learn about seven plants for beginner gardeners. 🪏🪴

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