Collage image featuring a chicken, goat, canning, and gardening.

Homesteading Classes - May 2026

Published - May 4, 2026 Read
Community leaders gathered to learn how to effectively create and manage a community garden.

Community Gardening Leadership Academy - Onslow

Published - March 26, 2026 Read
Goat in a field

Pasture Management Series

Published - March 10, 2026 Read

News From Onslow County Center

Pantry full of shelf stable items such as pasta, nuts, and beans.
Versatile Pantry - April 2026

Published - March 30, 2026

Extension Agent teaching landscapers about proper pesticide usage.
Onslow Pro Day - May 2026

Published - March 26, 2026

Sunny day at the Discovery Gardens near the pond and summer house.
"Leave It Better Than You Found It"

Published - March 19, 2026

Community members enjoying the Spring Garden Festival
2026 Spring Garden Festival

Published - March 13, 2026

Produce for sale at a Farmers Market.
Phyto Focus Workshops

Published - March 2, 2026

Grow bucket with cucumber plant
Community Bucket Brigade

Published - February 17, 2026

USDA announces January 15 national batching deadline for major NRCS conservation programs
NRCS Conservation Program Updates for NC Farmers

Published - January 4, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
Horticulture Grant Winners Graphic featuring an image of kids gardening with a teacher.
2025-26 Horticulture Grant Winners

Published - December 17, 2025

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Upcoming Events

Onslow County Farmers Market Saturday | May 09 | 8:00 AM — 12:00 PM Onslow County Farmers' Market, 4024 Richlands Hwy, Jacksonville, NC 28540, USA
Pressure Canning - Stretch, Save, Store Series Thursday | May 14 | 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM 234 NW Corridor Blvd, Jacksonville, NC 28540, USA
Onslow County Farmers Market Saturday | May 16 | 8:00 AM — 12:00 PM Onslow County Farmers' Market, 4024 Richlands Hwy, Jacksonville, NC 28540, USA
Community Gardening Leadership Academy Saturday | May 16 | 9:00 AM — 3:00 PM 4024 Richlands Hwy, Jacksonville, NC 28540, USA
Pasture Management Class - Parasite Control in Pastures Saturday | May 16 | 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM Onslow County Parks: Hines Farm Park & Stables, 765 Cedar Run Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28540, USA
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News From NC State Extension

Two 4-H members wearing LED headphones point toward the camera while participating the silent disco at 4-H Congress.
Take the Stage at NC 4-H Congress 2026

Published - May 8, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
close up of a tobacco plant with necrotic tissue due to TSW disease
Thrips Flight and TSWV Risk Assessment Report – May 7, 2026

Published - May 7, 2026

From: Tobacco Growers Information
Kristi Willard receiving CALS Award
Celebrating Excellence: Kristi Willard Receives the CALS Award of Excellence for Public Service

Published - May 6, 2026

From: Family and Consumer Science Program
Forsyth County top scoring Senior Division WHEP Team (L-R): John Tyler, Lucy Mehaffey, Calloway Mehaffey, and Maggie Mehaffey.
Record Number of Youth Test Their Wildlife Knowledge

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
Asian Tiger Mosquito (Aedes albopictus) a black and white mosquito biting a person.
Mosquitos Are Back . . .

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Gardening
Judging Practice
NC Skillathon & Livestock Judging Clinics

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program
Animals grazing
Annual Forage & Livestock Webinar Series Schedule (2026)

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Forages
Jonathon Smith Headshot
Grassroots Energy, Real-World Solutions: A Conversation with Jonathon Smith

Published - May 4, 2026

From: Local Food
Server standing and interacting at a table with three patrons sitting.
Destination Organizations Providing Critical Support: Webinar Recap

Published - May 4, 2026

From: Tourism Extension
An upclose picture of two corn plants that have turned white in the new growth due to injury from a HPPD herbicide.
Why Did My Corn Turn White?

Published - May 4, 2026

From: Corn
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