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Community Bucket Brigade

Join us on March 7th for our Bucket Brigade! Plant a free take-home "Grow Bucket" and learn first steps to growing your own fresh produce from our Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers!

Six sealed mason jars filled with orange jam on a kitchen countertop

Stretch It, Save It, Store It: Making the Most of Your Food Dollar

Stretch It, Save It, Store It: Making the Most of Your Food DollarWith grocery prices still climbing, many families are looking for ways to make their food budgets go further without sacrificing…

Food Security Resource Guide

With the suspension of November SNAP benefits, a list of local resources has been compiled for Onslow County citizens to view.**Information copied below from the Onslow County Government website.…

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Enter Your Exhibits in the 2025 Onslow County Fair

Do you bake, can, sew or crochet?Do you have an amazing garden?Do you love art & photography?Enter your items in the 69th Annual Onslow County Fair!Entry drop off: October 13th, 2025 8:30 a.m.- 6:00…

2025 Onslow County Fair: Educational Booths

It’s that time of year again and the Onslow County Fair is scheduled for Tuesday, October 14th through Saturday, October 18th, 2025. Cooperative Extension is responsible for the educational booth…

Flyer for the Hurricane Preparedness program that highlights the program info and features an image of a storm.

Upcoming: Hurricane Preparedness Class

The best way to overcome and recover from a hurricane is preparedness! Join the Extension office and Health department for a preparedness class on August 4th at 5:30 p.m. There will be a youth and…

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Food Safety Recalls

Food Product RecallsHave you noticed many food products being recalled in the news lately? Wondering what the classification means? The USDA uses a 3 tier classification system. Recalls are labeled…

Flyer for Class, featuring an image of individuals eating a healthy meal.

Healthy Food, Habits, & Brain Class @ Swansboro Library

HEALTHY FOOD. HEALTHY HABITS. HEALTHY BRAIN. Friday, June 27 from 10:00-11:30 AM Join us at the Swansboro Branch Library with the Alzheimer's Association to learn about science-based recommendations…

Red strawberries with green stems packed in cardboard boxes

Tips for Picking Strawberries

Call before you go. Strawberry availability may be affected by the weather and the number of people picking. Go early if you want to pick on a weekend, a busy morning can pick a field out before…

Collage that features gardening, Chickens, canning, and goats.

Homesteading 101

Learn how to start your homestead journey with this 2-part program! We will focus on the foundations of growing fruits and vegetables, preserving your harvest, & raising livestock. You can sign…