In recent years, homesteading has risen in popularity. Folks want to grow and preserve food, raise livestock, and live sustainably. Our Agents at Onslow Extension offer research-based classes each month focused on gardening, raising livestock, food preservation, and more.
See below our classes for the month of May that fit into homesteading:
- Gardening Basics Class
- Date & Time: May 7th at 5:30pm
- Address: 299 S Wilmington St, Richlands NC
- Learn the basics of gardening in Onslow County. Topics include soil types, plant selection, planting dates, and basic management to get you started.
- Pressure Canning Class
- Date & Time: May 14th from 10am - 1pm
- Address: 234 NW Corridor Blvd, Jacksonville NC
- Learn the essentials of safe pressure canning to preserve low-acid foods. There is a Jones County date for May 7th at the Filling Station. The class fee is $10. Register for the Pressure Canning Class
- Pasture Management Class
- Date & Time: May 16th from 10am - 12pm
- Address: 765 Cedar Run Rd, Jacksonville NC
- Learn about parasite control in pastures, hands-on fecal counts and do a pasture walk. Great time to ask questions & prepare your pasture for 2026.
- Growing Tomatoes Class
- Date & Time: May 28th from 6pm - 7pm
- Address: 58 E Doris Ave, Jacksonville NC
- Join us at the Jacksonville Library to learn about how to successfully grow tomatoes in your garden.
Our Agents work hard to provide relevant programming. If you have any class suggestions or ideas, contact an agent.
