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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 …

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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 …

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Jones, Craven, Pamlico Livestock Show

JOIN THE EASTERN CAROLINA SHOWMANSHIP CIRCUIT: JONES, CRAVEN, PAMLICO LIVESTOCK SHOW On August 18 & 19, 2023 Jones, Craven, and Pamlico …

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YQCA Training and Certification

YQCA Training and Certification Sign up on the YQCA Website, must sign up online before attending the training. This will …

waste sample bottles

Waste Sample Testing + Fees

Waste samples are lagoon and poultry litter. Be sure to label your samples with your name, county, date, and …

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Sludge Sampling in Anaerobic Treatment Swine Lagoons

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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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Precision Agriculture Technology: How to Become a Commercial Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Pilot

This publication discusses flying unmanned aerial vehicles (drones, model aircraft) for commercial purposes. You'll learn …

11/2/23

The Last Will and Testament: A Primer

This short article provides a basic overview of wills, their drafting and utility in disposition …

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Annual Grasses Preserved as Silage: Fermentation Characteristics, Nutritive Value, and Quality

This bulletin brings together 13 independent experiments that address aspects of fermentation, nutritive value, and …

10/31/23
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Warm-Season Perennial Forages Conserved as Hay: Nutritive Value and Quality

This bulletin brings together 18 independent experiments that address aspects of nutritive value and quality …

10/31/23