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Carcass to Canning

Published - September 8, 2026 Read
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Youth Livestock Opportunities with Jones County 4-H

Published - May 15, 2026 Read
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Jones County Extension Success Stories: 2025

Published - March 2, 2026 Read
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Planting the Future: NC Farm School Opens 2027 Registration

Published - October 13, 2026

From: NC Farm School
Plan Smarter. Cook Faster. Spend Less.
Plan Smarter. Cook Faster. Spend Less.

Published - July 13, 2026

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Jones, Craven, and Pamlico Rabbit Show @ the Jones County Heritage Festival

Published - June 2, 2026

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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

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
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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
Southeast Vegetable & Fruit Expo Mon Nov 30 — Wed Dec 02 Embassy Suites by Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort, 9800 Queensway Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572, USA
SED4HHC Tack Sale Saturday | Dec 12 | 9:00 AM — 2:00 PM Jones County Civic Center, 832 NC-58, Trenton, NC 28585, USA
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2026 Southeast Vegetable & Fruit Expo

Published - November 2, 2026

From: Vegetable Production
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Attend the 2026 NC Produce Safety Professionals Conference!

Published - October 30, 2026

From: NC Fresh Produce Safety
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Chad Ray Named State 4-H Shooting Sports Coordinator

Published - October 29, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Honoring the Hands That Lead: Why Recognizing Youth Development Volunteers Matters!

Published - October 28, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Share Your Passion: Submit a Workshop Proposal for the 2027 NC 4-H Volunteer Leaders' Conference!

Published - October 28, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
4-H sewing and needlecraft entries displayed on white lattice panels at the 2026 N.C. State Fair, featuring handmade quilts, clothing, knitted and crocheted items, and decorated textiles. Several entries have award ribbons attached.
4-H Makes Memories at North Carolina State Fair

Published - October 26, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Food Safety and Apples

Published - October 22, 2026

From: Food Safety
L t R: Aaron Moore, Andrew Baucom, Jessica King, Samara Gibson, Ashlin Austin, Keith Walters; all stand with a shovel at a construction site with a photo of the future of the FIC in the background
Local Food Infrastructures in Extension: Union County

Published - October 19, 2026

From: Local Food
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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