Randolph County Soil and Water

05/29/2026

If you attended the Common Ground Festival on April 11th, we would love to hear your feedback on how we can improve for next year!
Complete this short survey: https://go.ncsu.edu/feedback26
📅Mark your calendar for May 1st, 2027 for next year's Common Ground Festival!

05/29/2026

04/28/2026

These past 2 months have been full of exciting events!
🌷Area 3 Envirothon with teams participating from RCSS and Asheboro City Schools
👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 Project WET workshop for RCSS Career and Technical Education Middle School Ag Teachers and career fairs
🏞North Carolina Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts Education Contests featuring winners from Randolph County School System
🎉Piedmont Conservation Council's 40th Anniversary and Annual Meeting
🌾Randolph County, NC Agricultural Center Common Ground Festival with Randolph County Cooperative Extension
☀NC Envirothon

04/28/2026

The healthier the soil, the more microorganisms it can support, along with greater diversity that helps cycle nutrients and support plant growth. In poor soils, both the number and variety of microorganisms drop, which weakens the soil system and reduces its ability to support healthy plants. 🪱🤎

04/23/2026

It's , and what a great time to announce some new NC Certified Environmental Educators! Kathryn Reis, an educator with Randolph County Soil and Water Conservation District, recently completed the N.C. Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs administered program. Kathryn says participating in the certification program helped advance her career. “I have engaged in environmental education off and on, mostly as a volunteer, since 1994. Participation in this certification program equipped me with more knowledge about environmental education’s history, reputable techniques and available curriculum." https://teachablemomentsnc.blogspot.com/2026/04/educator-spotlight-kathryn-reis.html

04/08/2026

☀We hope to see you this Saturday April 11th!💧
If you have completed a project with Randolph Soil and Water Conservation District, be sure to stop by our area and get a FREE Rain Gauge!
**Please check out the FAQs**

🎉 IT’S ALMOST TIME! 🎉
The Common Ground Festival is THIS SATURDAY and we’ve put together a quick FAQ so you know exactly what to expect before you arrive.
🚜 BBQ starts at 11
🐄 Live animals
🚌 Shuttle service
🚫 No pets
🍎 Cider slushies
🛍 Yard sale
🎟 FREE entry
Check the graphic, make your plan, and come spend the day with us! 🌾
**Randolph County properties are To***co and Weapon free campuses**

03/30/2026

Tomorrow is the deadline to apply for Resource Conservation Workshop!
Email application, recommendation letter and essay to Jessica Davis at [email protected]

03/30/2026

If you are visiting the Randolph County, NC Agricultural Center on April 11th for our Common Ground Festival, here are some things to know beforehand!
We look forward to seeing you!

Things to know before you go.

If you have a question not addressed in our FAQ's, please reach out with a comment, message, or phone call at 336-318-6000.

03/30/2026

🌾 Exciting News for Randolph County! 🌾

Randolph Community College (RCC) is teaming up with the The Bryan School of Business & Economics at UNCG, and the Randolph County Cooperative Extension to enhance the training and workforce skills of our local agricultural community. As agriculture evolves, RCC aims to offer short-term, practical, and accessible training programs tailored to the needs of farmers, workers, and aspiring agricultural professionals.

We need your help! 🗣️ Are you a farmer or involved in agriculture in Randolph County? We invite you to take a brief survey to share your insights on the challenges you face, the skills needed, and the training that would benefit you most. Your feedback is crucial in shaping future programs that strengthen our agricultural workforce.

🕒 The survey only takes a few minutes, and your responses are completely confidential. Please fill out survey before the close on March 31st!

👉 Take the survey now: https://view.page/uG5adH

Every voice counts in shaping the future of agricultural education in our community. Let’s work together to grow a brighter future for Randolph County! 🌟