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Carcass to Canning

Published - September 8, 2026 Read
Plan Smarter. Cook Faster. Spend Less.

Plan Smarter. Cook Faster. Spend Less.

Published - July 13, 2026 Read
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Youth Livestock Opportunities with Jones County 4-H

Published - May 15, 2026 Read
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News From Jones County Center

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Planting the Future: NC Farm School Opens 2027 Registration

Published - October 13, 2026

From: NC Farm School
4-h'ers holding ribbons from rabbit show
Jones, Craven, and Pamlico Rabbit Show @ the Jones County Heritage Festival

Published - June 2, 2026

kids holding chickens
From Shell to Show Ring

Published - May 19, 2026

LEADERSHIP JONES ..A GRASSROOTS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Spring Grassroots Leadership Conference March 19th - 20th, 2026 at the Jones County Civic Center (832 NC Hwy 58 S, Trenton, NC 28585)
Spring Grassroots Leadership Academy Conference

Published - March 10, 2026

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Jones County Extension Success Stories: 2025

Published - March 2, 2026

NC STATE EXTENSION ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR AQUATIC WEED CONTROL & FISH POND MANAGEMENT MARCH 18th, 2026 |8:30AM-4:30PM
Aquatic Weed Control & Pond Management Workshop

Published - February 16, 2026

From: Aquaculture
Longhorn cattle standing and resting on a snowy field with frost-covered trees
Is Your Livestock Operation Prepared for Winter Weather?

Published - January 29, 2026

Commercial meat grinder; text: "Need to grind meat? Rent kit — $35 3-day rental"
JCCE: Commercial Meat Grinder Rental

Published - January 23, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Waste Class Virtual Watch Wednesday | Nov 04 | 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Waste Class at Craven County Extension Office Thursday | Nov 19 | 1:00 PM — 4:00 PM N.C. Cooperative Extension - Craven County Center, 300 Industrial Dr, New Bern, NC 28562, USA
Carcass to Canning Saturday | Nov 21 | 9:00 AM — 4:00 PM Jones County Civic Center, 832 NC-58, Trenton, NC 28585, USA
SED4HHC Tack Sale Saturday | Dec 12 | 9:00 AM — 2:00 PM Jones County Civic Center, 832 NC-58, Trenton, NC 28585, USA
Tri-County Livestock Association Meeting Tuesday | Dec 15 | 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM Jones County Civic Center, 832 NC-58, Trenton, NC 28585, USA
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News From NC State Extension

A three-dimensional green silhouette of North Carolina featuring the white “$4 for 4-H” campaign logo and 4-H clover emblem. A large three-dimensional yellow starburst appears behind the state against a dark green background.
$4 for 4-H Reaches All 100 Counties

Published - October 9, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Richmond County EMFVs standing in front of a building during their tour of the NCSU dairy farm
Richmond County EMFVs Enjoy Touring the NC State Dairy Farm

Published - October 6, 2026

From: Family and Consumer Science Program
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Adjust Defoliation Strategies for Expected Weather (Collins & Edmisten)

Published - October 1, 2026

From: Cotton
University, 4-H and FFA representatives cut red, blue and green ribbons outside the entrance of the new CALS Extension Building as North Carolina 4-H and FFA state officers hold them.
New Home, Same Mission.

Published - September 28, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
$4 for 4-H, October 4-8
$4 for 4-H: Help Turn North Carolina Green

Published - September 23, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Jonas Pak-Lin smiles at the camera in a dark suit, white dress shirt and bright blue tie, set against a layered green, teal, white and yellow graphic background.
North Carolina 4-H’er Named Runner-Up for 2027 National 4-H Youth in Action Award

Published - September 22, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Defoliation Strategies for 2026 (Collins & Edmisten)

Published - September 10, 2026

From: Cotton
Left - Springhouse Farm Farmstand before Hurricane Helene. Right - the newly built farmstand at Springhouse Farm
*New Resource* So, Do You Want to Start a Farm Stand?

Published - September 10, 2026

From: Local Food
Six people pose in front of a large 4-H clover backdrop, with the woman at center holding the 2025 North Carolina 4-H Outstanding Citizen Alumni Award plaque.
2026 North Carolina 4-H Alumni and Adult Award Nominations Now Open

Published - September 9, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
A 4-H member paints a large green 4-H clover emblem on a white fabric banner spread across the grass.
Celebrate National 4-H Week 2026

Published - September 3, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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