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N.C. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION'S JONES & ONSLOW COUNTY CENTER PRESENTS... NC ANG ART COOPERATIVE EXTENSION INS STATE SPRING Canning Classes 4 classes offered in Jones & Onslow County in March & April 2021 www.go.ncsu.edu/spring_canning25 Water Bath Canning - March 2025 Pressure Canning - April 2025 This hands-on class will cover foods This hands-on class will cover pressure appropriate for boiling water canning, canning of meats, essential equipment, equipment needs, and safe tested recipes. and safe tested recipes. Questions can be directed to Sarah ware at 252-448-9621 or by email: sarah_ware@ncsu.edu N.C. Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity provider. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, N.C. Cooperative Extension will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Please direct accommodation requests to: Sarah Ware at sarah_ware@ncsu.edu or 252-448-9621 Requests can be served more effectively if notice is provided at least 10 days before the event.

Spring Canning Classes 2025

Spring Canning Classes Preserving your harvest and enjoying seasonal flavors all year round just got easier. Our upcoming canning classes …

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Bridging the Gap

Join N.C. Cooperative Extension at the NC State Butner Beef Cattle Field Lab for a day full of training. …

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The Full Circle Project: Part II

In a year filled with diverse programs and individual projects, finding moments for our staff to collaborate on a …

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Drinking Water Safety

As water systems come back online in areas affected by Hurricane Helene, it is still important to ensure that …

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The Tri-County GrowHERS Program

Developed by Kristi Welke, our Area Livestock Agent, the Tri-County GrowHERS Program offers a comprehensive series of agricultural events. …

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Connect With Our Livestock Agent

If you’re involved in the world of livestock, whether it’s managing horses, producing hay, or navigating the requirements for …

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Preliminary Evaluation of NC Strawberry Cultivars For Susceptibility to Neopestalotiopsis Leaf and Fruit Rot

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Anthracnose of Pepper

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Growing Asparagus in a Home Garden

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