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North Carolina Cooperative Extension is based at North Carolina's two land-grant institutions, NC State University and NC A&T State University, in all 100 counties and with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

WELCOME TO THE GUILFORD COUNTY CENTER

Guilford County Center gives our county residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University. Through educational progams, publications and events, Cooperative Extension agents deliver unbiased, research-based information to Guilford County citizens. We can answer your questions on a wide array of topics. To find out how we can help you, browse our site, contact us by e-mail or call 336-375-5876.

Helping individuals, families, and communities put research-based knowledge to work to improve their lives.

This office is open Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm.

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The "Answer People" is a 30-minute TV show on cable 8, airing in February, April, June, August, October and December on Mondays at 6:00 pm and Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. Click on "MORE" to see dates and topics. You can also contact the Guilford County Extension office with questions at 336-375-5876.
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Featured Content

North Carolina 4-H

NC 4-H is a program where you get to "Learn by Doing." With more than 10,000 established 4-H programs across North Carolina, you can be a part of 4-H wherever you live. All youth between the ages of 5 and 19 are invited to join! In 4-H you can go to camp, start a business, ride in a bike rodeo, take part in an international exchange, raise an animal, create a blog, give a presentation, participate in a community service project, develop your resume, practice interview skills, learn about healthy eating habits, build lifelong friendships. 4-H is the largest youth organization in the United States with over 7 million participants. The four H's on the clover stand for Head, Heart, Hands, and Health. MORE

Natural Resources Leadership Institute (NRLI)

The Natural Resources Leadership Institute (NRLI) is dedicated to educating North Carolinians on issues affecting the sustainable development of North Carolina's natural resources and the quality of our environment. Founded in 1994, NRLI began with the development of its core leadership development program. Nearly 450 leaders have participated in the institute. Since 1996, the work of the institute expanded with the development of its Environmental Decision-Program and its first facilitation, the Bluff Mountain Timber Sale. Presently NRLI continues to work with communities, and local, state, and federal agencies and organizations in order to find collaborative solutions to our environmental issues. MORE

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Events

	Guilford County Horse Management Short Courses - 2012 January 30th, 2012 @ 7:00 PM - March 19th, 2012 @ 9:00 PM Greensboro , NC
	The Horse Management Short Courses will run from January 30th to March 19th. Registration fee is $30.00 for the entire series or $5.00 per sesson. To see topics and other information, click on "MORE INFORMATION" below for an information flyer. You can also call Ben chase at 1800-666-3625 or 336-342-8235 or e-mail ben_chase@ncsu.edu. ... MORE

	Growing the Green Way Spring Class Series 2012-2 February 2nd, 2012 - May 20th, 2012
	Classes will be held at the NC Cooperative Extension Office, Bur-Mil Wildlife Ed Center, Greensboro Arboretum and the Kathleen Clay Edwards Library. Classes are FREE. To see course descriptions, times and locations, click on "MORE INFORMATION" below for a flyer. ... MORE

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News

	Know your plants before you prune them Posted January 19th, 2012 in Lawn & Garden
Pruning... MORE

	Soils Posted January 9th, 2012 in Lawn & Garden
Learn more about soil testing... MORE

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