Festivals, Events & the Pandemic Pivot Workshop
Community festivals and events often become intertwined within a community’s cultural fabric. As a direct result of COVID-19, many …
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Farm Legacy and Estate Planning: Strategies for Risk, Resilience, and Culture
The Farmers Of Color Network at RAFI-USA recently hosted an exceptional group of farmers to talk about their individual …
Train-the-Trainer Workshops for Microentrepreneurs
P1t has collaborated with LitupLife, a training and education company from Canada on the development of an innovative training …
Earth Science Week: Oct.11-17, 2020
Earth Science Week is October 11–17, 2020. The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to announce that the theme …
Wills & Heirs Property: Protecting Black-Owned Land
It might not be a simple or easy issue to talk about, but a better understanding of wills and …
News From the NC PFAS Testing Network
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a specific group or category of man-made chemicals that includes PFOA, PFOS, GenX, …
Holiday Wreath Sale 2020
Our Onslow County 4-H Team, Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Onslow County, and Extension & Community Association are pleased to …
Facilitating & Convening With Quina Weber-Shirk
Quina Weber-Shirk is a Community and School Garden Agent with N.C. Cooperative Extension in Guilford County. A little over …
2020 National 4-H Week in Onslow County
National 4-H Week is a week to highlight the remarkable 4-H youth in your communities and showcase the incredible …
NC 4-H Going Abroad?
Are you interested in learning more about the NC 4-H Outbound Exchange Program? NC 4-H has opportunities for current …
Giant Salvinia Alert!
Giant salvinia (Salvinia molesta) has been found in Columbus County. This is a federally listed, noxious, invasive aquatic weed. …
Welcome to the Team Dr. Justin G. A. Whitehill!
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Justin G. A. Whitehill to the NC State Extension Forestry Team! Dr. Whitehill is an …
Happy World Water Monitoring Day!
World Water Monitoring Day Held annually between September 18 and October 18, the program engages communities in monitoring the condition …
Visit NC and Leave No Trace: Partnerships for Improved Outdoor Rec
We know being outdoors is a safer place to be during the pandemic, but what is North Carolina doing …
Seed Starting Kits Giveaway 2020
In an effort to encourage youth to participate in gardening, N.C. Cooperative Extension’s Onslow County Center offered FREE seed …
2020 Elder Cheer
It’s almost that time of the year! So come by our office and donate to our 2020 Elder Cheer! SUGGESTED DONATIONS Body Wash/Soap Shampoo …
Junior Master Gardener Camp 2020 (JMG)
From July 6 to July 10, 2020, we held our first virtual Junior Master Gardener® Camp! Our Onslow County 4-H team, …
2020 Fall Garden Series
Introducing Our 2020 Fall Gardening Series! Our Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Onslow County are teaching you different gardening tips and tricks …
Prepping for the Hurricane Season!
Hurricane season on the East Coast runs from June through November. Be prepared with an emergency food supply in case …
Mini Meatloaves
Mini Meatloaves Ingredients 1lb lean ground beef, turkey, or chicken 1 1/2 cup salsa 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/4 cup finely chopped onion Dash of …
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