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NC Cooperative Extension Centennial
Photo courtesy of Cooperative Extension System

1914
President Woodrow Wilson signed the Smith-Lever Act, formally creating the Cooperative Extension national network. The act authorized land-grant colleges to expand demonstration work for men and women.

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NCField&FamilySummer2026
Flip through the pages of the Summer 2026 edition of North Carolina Field and Family magazine. In this issue, find vineyard adventures at U-pick muscadine grape farms, explore the oasis of Manteo, learn more about on-farm markets, enjoy peak berry season with summer berry recipes, read about riveting research on hemp fiber and so much more.

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