Cooperative Extension Service

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Cooperative Extension is the outreach arm of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at N.C. State University and the School of Agriculture at N.C. A&T State University. We are also a department of Forsyth County Government. We are county agents, professors, scientists and volunteers working together to improve the quality of life in Forsyth County and in North Carolina. Learn more about us.

Cooperative Extension Service News

  1. 4-H Plant Sale

    4-H Plant Sale

    The 4-H Plant Sale has arrived. Pre-orders are due by March 12th. All proceeds support the 4-H scholarship and awards account.

  2. 4-H Patriotic Arts Contest

    4-H Patriotic Arts Contest

    Does your child ages 5-18 like to take or draw pictures? Are they looking for ways to show their patriotism? If so, eter the 4-H Arts Contest before April 24th at 4:00 pm.

  3. Community Garden Mentor Training Class Begins Feb. 15th

    Community Garden Mentor Training Class Begins Feb. 15th

    Are you knowledgeable about gardening and enjoy sharing that knowledge with others? Are you looking for a way to serve your community through gardening? The Community Garden Mentor Training class may be just for you.

  4. Want to Motivate Your Volunteers?

    Want to Motivate Your Volunteers?

    Do you want to know what motivates your volunteers? Attend this fun workshop on Tuesday, February 28th, with State Specialist, Dr. Harriett Edwards, and get credit with the N.C. Association of Volunteer Administrators for taking this inexpensive workshop.

  5. Forsyth County Beekeepers Association Bee School

    Forsyth County Beekeepers Association Bee School

    Want to Learn about honey and the bees that make it? The Forsyth County Beekeepers Association (FCBA) is providing a 6 week course.

  6. 4-H Fashion Review Competition Scheduled

    4-H Fashion Review Competition Scheduled

    Does your child ages 5-18 like to sew and make clothing? Learn about the inaugural 4-H sewing contest!