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Joanna Radford

Joanna Radford

County Extension Director, & Extension Agent, Commercial & Consumer Horticulture Surry County Centerjoanna_radford@ncsu.edu
Street Address: 915 E Atkins St
Suite 300
Dobson, NC 27017
Mailing Address: PO Box 324
Dobson, NC 27017

Job Description As the County Extension Director, I am responsible for organizing and allocating resources, marketing the Extension program, preparing budgets, maintaining administrative relationships, interpreting and communicating policy, teaching, evaluating, and reporting in Surry County. I also have horticulture responsibilities, which include planning, implementing, and evaluating non-formal educational programs related to Consumer and Commercial Horticulture. This includes but is not limited to turf grass, beekeeping, farmer's markets, Extension Master Gardener volunteers, food safety, fruit trees, small fruits, vegetables, ornamentals, etc.

Recent Posts by Joanna Radford

Flyer showing fruit plants and information about the plant sale

EMGV 2026 Plant Sale

The 2026 Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteers of Surry County’s Plant sale is underway. Orders much be placed and payment made …

Ag Disaster Crop Loss Program Fact Sheet

Ag Disaster Crop Loss Program

On March 19 2025, through The Disaster Recovery Act of 2025 – Part I (S.L. 2025-2), the North Carolina General …

Burn Ban Sign

Burn Ban Issued for All North Carolina

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Burn ban issued for all North Carolina counties due to hazardous forest fire conditions THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2025 CONTACT: Philip …

Cover photo for Growing Great Greens

Growing Great Greens

Learn about growing great salad greens all winter and save money! Join the NC State Extension Master GardenerSM volunteers of Surry County and …

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