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Livestock Agent, Kristi Welke, with Annabelle the heifer

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 …

Jones Extension staff posing behind Food Boxes during the Holiday Food Safety Class. (Left to right) Emoni Burgess, Jacob Morgan, Samantha Bennett, Sarah Ware, and Margaret Ross

The Full Circle Project

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

Free vension canning class on Oct 12th, 2023 530pm-730pm. Hands on canning and education

Venison Canning Class

Venison Canning Class Are you interested in hunting and/or canning? Sign up for this 2-hour FREE class to learn about food …

Cover photo for Pesticide Credit Opportunity

Pesticide Credit Opportunity

PESTICIDE CREDITS AVAILABLE Register: Amazing Grazing Workshop Registration Please Bring: Pesticide Applicator Cards Credits Offered: (N, O, D, X) – each 1.5 hours JUNE …

Jones, Craven, & Pamlico 4-H & Cooperative Extension Partnered with the Eastern Carolina Showmanship Circuit Presents: 2024 Livestock Show Aug 16th & 17th, 2024. Hosted by Lenoir County Livestock Arena, 1791 NC-55, Kinston, NC 28504. Aug 16th heifer show (check in at 4PM and show starts at 6PM) Aug 17 Goats/Sheep/Hogs (Check in at 7AM and show starts at 9AM). Aug 17th we will start the day at 7AM for check-in and goat show starts at 9AM. Then move to sheep and finish with hogs. Registration link: www.go.ncsu.edu/jcp-livestockshow2024 Pay: $25 per child per animal at show check in. Judge: TBA Contact: Kristi Welke - Livestock Area agent, Craven, Jones, and Pamlico Counties. Phone: 229-402-2403 Email: kristi_welke@ncsu.edu. Pictures of heifer, goat, sheep, and swine on the right hand side. 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: Samantha Bennett at kristi_welke@ncsu.edu or 229-402-2403. Requests can be served more effectively if notice is provided at least 10 days before the event.

Jones, Craven, Pamlico Livestock Show

JOIN THE EASTERN CAROLINA SHOWMANSHIP CIRCUIT: JONES, CRAVEN, PAMLICO LIVESTOCK SHOW Remember to get those Entries in before the August 12, …

Recent Publications related to Agriculture & Food

Blueberry Freeze Damage and Protection Measures

Commercial blueberries are generally planted in low areas with high organic-matter content. These sites satisfy …

Fall produce at NC State Farmers Market

Overview of Local Food Trends: Recommendations for Communication and Marketing

This fact sheet provides key strategies for marketing local foods based on demographic trends seen …

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A Preliminary Analysis of North Carolina’s Winegrape Cultivars: Their Geographic Distribution and Climatic Characteristics

The publication explores how temperature affects viticulture in North Carolina, focusing on regional temperature conditions …

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Common Smut on Corn

Common smut is a disease that occurs on an annual basis on North Carolina corn. …

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The North Carolina Phosphorus Loss Assessment Tool (PLAT)

Phosphorus management is an important aspect of the USDA-NCRS nutrient management standard. Anyone applying animal …

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Introduction: Food Banks and Food Pantries

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, describes food banks and …

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Best Practices for Utilizing Local Food in Nutrition Education and Cooking Classes

This publication provides practical tips on how to promote health eating by incorporating fresh, local …

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Phorid Flies

Phorid flies are small flies that breed in moist, decaying organic matter and can be …

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