Washing Away the Wave of Addiction (EYFP)
Join in on this FREE community event for an impactful experience for our county! Washing Away the Wave of Addiction! We are …
Community
Extension Needs Assessment
Cooperative Extension at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is conducting a statewide program needs assessment to determine how …
Recreation Resources Service Is Hiring!
Recreation Resources Service (RRS) within the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State University is seeking …
Registration Open: Overview of Local Food Systems Online Professional Development Training
Are you interested in learning more about local food systems? Do you work with local food projects, but are …
Exciting 4-H Opportunity - Host Japanese Delegates in 2021!
The 2021NC 4-H Inbound Exchange this coming summer is set to take place July 24–August 18, 2021! The information below …
Zebra Mussel Alert!
This is a re-post of information put out by N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission regarding zebra mussels in aquarium moss …
Podcast!
Why are NC State Extension and N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services talking about rapidly developing farmland? What …
Curious About Soil?
If you are curious to know more about soil, the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) has a variety …
Our FCS Staff Need Your Help!
Our Onslow and Jones County Family and Consumer Science agents need your help! Sarah Ware Peggie Garner Please let our Family and …
Pastures 101 (2021)
Our Pastures 101 class was held on Tuesday, March 30th, 2021 from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. on Zoom. This class …
Soil Health and Multi Species Cover Crop Field Day (2021)
We are excited to be holding a field day in March to discuss Soil health and Cover crops. WHEN March 31, …
Residential Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
Onslow County Solid Waste is hosting a Residential Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day co-sponsored by Onslow County Sheriff’s Office, …
The Discovery Gardens of Onslow
The Discovery Gardens of Onslow County is a 4-acre public garden made possible by Onslow County Government, N.C. Cooperative Extension …
2020 4-H Achievement Program
Check out all our achievements from 2020 in the photo gallery below! Shout out to our 4-Hers! You made 2020 …
Empowering Families & Youth Program 2021 Registration
The North Carolina Empowering Youth and Families Program (EYFP) focuses on opioid prevention education for middle school youth and …
Organizations Working Toward a More Diverse, Inclusive Travel Industry
Black History Month may be over but the work toward a more diverse, inclusive travel industry must continue. According …
Master Gardener Volunteer Spring Garden Festival (2021)
The Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Onslow County present… The 2021 Spring Garden Festival! Due to ongoing concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic, …
Controlling Buttercup in Pastures
As temperatures start to warm up moving into Spring, you may start to notice those pesky, yellow flowers called …
Home-Based Food Entrepreneur Virtual National Conference
Get started with your dream of owning your own home-based cottage food business or take your business to the …
Statewide 4-H Farm to Fork Camp
The Farm to Fork Camp Local Foods Work Group is hosting a statewide 4-H Virtual Farm to Fork Camp for 4-H …
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- Military Outreach
- NC Community Gardens
- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
- Tourism Extension
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National eXtension Resources
- Agricultural and Food Law (eXtension.org)
- Civil Dialogue (eXtension)
- Community Planning and Zoning
- Cooperatives (eXtension)
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (eXtension)
- Enhancing Rural Community Capacity (eXtension)
- Entrepreneurship (eXtension)
Partnerships and Organizations
- Industry Expansion Solutions
- NC Drought Management Advisory Council
- Small Business and Technology Development Center
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How to Become a Beekeeper in North Carolina
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Rainwater Harvesting: Guidance for Homeowners
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