Rockingham County Cooperative Extension
Agricultural Cooperatives
Why pick this one
Rockingham County Cooperative Extension connects residents with agriculture, livestock, horticulture, food safety, and 4-H programs through its Reidsville center.
Best for
- Farmers seeking agriculture, livestock, conservation, or farm-planning education
- Residents seeking fruit tree pruning, grafting, blueberry, or horticulture guidance
- Youth interested in 4-H rabbit, horse, livestock, homeschool, or community clubs
- People seeking food safety, local foods, or family and consumer sciences education
- Agricultural questions requiring specialized expertise in poultry, dairy, forestry, aquaculture, or water quality
Specialties
- Agriculture and natural resources education
- Livestock agriculture
- 4-H youth development
- Fruit tree grafting and pruning education
- Blueberry production education
- Food safety and processing education
Certifications
- N.C. Cooperative Extension
- NC State University Extension
What makes them different
- Reidsville center staffed with agriculture, livestock, 4-H, and family and consumer sciences extension agents
- County-based 4-H clubs include rabbit, horse, livestock, homeschool, and community clubs
- Access to area specialized agents covering poultry, dairy, forestry, commercial fruits and vegetables, aquaculture, and water quality
- Hosts agriculture-focused events including cattlemen's meetings, blueberry pruning demonstrations, and fruit tree grafting workshops
- Provides monthly Rockingham County 4-H newsletters and recurring youth development events
- Serves
- Reidsville
Distilled from this business's own website.
Contact & Location
- Address
- 525 NC-65, Wentworth, NC 27320
- Phone
- +13363428230
- Website
- http://rockingham.ces.ncsu.edu/
Services
- Agricultural extension assistance
- Livestock education and events
- Horticulture and gardening education
- 4-H clubs, camps, and youth programs
- Family and consumer sciences education
- Community development programs
- Local foods education
- Agricultural conservation and farm-planning resources