Backyard Wildlife 2021
Join the Master Gardener℠ volunteers in Onslow County at the Farmers Market on Saturday, August 14, 2021, between 8–11 …
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Backyard Composting 101: Recycle Your Food Waste
Recycle Your Food Waste! Learn the basics of how to start and maintain your own backyard compost pile. WHEN: Thursday, August 19, …
Vacationer Supported Agriculture Expands to New Locations
Local Produce Bags are now available in 12 locations for the 2021season. NC State Extension announced that it has expanded …
The Gift of William
6/29/2021 – If we had an NC FarmLink flag, it would fly at half-mast this week to honor William …
Agriculture Photo Contest Celebrates Chatham County's 250th Anniversary!
Chatham County is inviting residents to submit photos of local agriculture as part of a contest to celebrate Chatham …
Solution Sample: Kits, Fees, and FAQ
You can pick up our Solution Sample kits at our office: N.C. Cooperative Extension – Onslow County Center 4024 Richlands Hwy. …
We Can All Be a SPARK!
This summer, travel is expected to have a significant rebound. Increased vaccination rates and associated declining numbers of COVID-19 …
View Webinar Recording: A Homeowner's Guide to Pollinator Friendly Mosquito Management
The North Carolina Pollinator Conservation Alliance conducted a webinar on May 25, 2021, entitled “A Homeowner’s Guide to Pollinator …
Upcoming Events: Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Onslow County
Mark your calendars for these upcoming events hosted by our Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Onslow County! Be sure to keep up …
Looking for Ways to Green Your Travel Business?
As we continue to see climbing rates of travelers in the US and beyond, there is a new factor …
Waste Samples: Kits, Fees, and FAQ
You can pick up our Waste Sample kits at our office: N.C. Cooperative Extension – Onslow County Center 4024 Richlands Hwy. …
NC Festival & Events Survey Results and Resources
A survey was distributed earlier this year to gauge festival and event planner’s pandemic adjustments and future needs. From …
Registration Open for Six Week AgVETS Training Program
The Veterans Employment Base Camp and Organic Garden (VEBCOG) along with the University of Mount Olive’s Agricultural Department, will begin …
Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Do Extraordinary Work in Therapeutic Horticulture!!!
It is National Volunteer Appreciation Week and we celebrate the amazing, talented, energetic, generous, enthusiastic Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers …
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 …
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! - Program Cancelled for 2021 Due to Pandemic
Program Cancelled due to Pandemic The 2021NC 4-H Inbound Exchange this coming summer is set to take place July 24–August 18, …
Zebra Mussel Alert!
This is a re-post of information put out by N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission regarding zebra mussels in aquarium moss …
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