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Flying High with Ag Drones

This workshop explores how UAVs are transforming modern agriculture—from a once “high-tech hobby” into essential farm equipment. Drones are highly versatile tools, capable of applying herbicides for targeted weed control, spreading seed across pastures, and much more. Participants will also learn what it takes to become a licensed UAV operator.

Tri-County Ag Day

Join us for this great day of all things agriculture with kid activities, vendors, farm equipment and food!  The highlight will be the Show Ring of Character - a livestock show organized by our very own 4-H'ers!

Forestry

Our annual Forestry Meeting is March 11 at 6PM.  Any and all timber owners in the county should come out to learn about timber management. Visit our website to register for the meeting

Agriculture and Pesticides

All pesticide license holders need to attend this new class before their recertification date. Visit our website for all the available dates. We also have the Auxin trainings available. Use the LEARN MORE button below to see all meeting dates and times.

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☀️ Halifax County 4-H Rural Life Summer Camps ☀️

Halifax County 4-H is offering week-long summer day camps for youth ages 6–14 at the 4-H Rural Life Center. Each week features a fun theme including HERO, Olympic, Science, Art, Around the World, Chef, and Aquatic Camps, with hands-on activities, crafts, games, and field trips led by trained staff.

Registration will open soon!

Safe Plates for Food Managers Training Schedule dates for 2026!

Do you need food safety training to prepare for the Food Safety Managers certification exam. Halifax & Northampton Counties have partnered to offer 4 training sessions:

May 11-12, 2026 Halifax County

August 10-11, 2026 Northampton County

November 16-17, 2026 Halifax County

For more information, contact EB Odom, eb_odom@ncsu.edu. 

Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act Seeking Participants!

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a 2014 federal law designed to help job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market. It strengthens the nation's public workforce system, connects businesses with skilled workers, and aids individuals with barriers to employment. The Halifax Program is currently accepting new participants ages 16-24 that are out of school.  This program targets youth offenders but is open to all at risk youth. For more information, contact Lance Speller at (252) 583-5161.

New Fees for Soil Samples

The NCDA C&S Agronomic Division has announced a sample fee increase to go into effect one March 3, 2026. Also, there are new fillable, sample submission forms for plant tissue, waste & compost, solutions and soillesss media.  Please discard any old forms and begin using these submission forms on March 2.