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Bug out~ youth will learn how to identify bugs, why they are useful to our ecosystem and fun bug facts! july 6th, 2022 at 9am-4pm at the jones county civic center- cost is $10

Bug Out! (Summer Fun 2022)

**THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL. NO MORE SPOTS AVAILABLE** Looking for a camp on bugs for your youth this Summer? Register …

Cloverbud Camp August 8th, 2024 8:15AM-4:30PM meeting at the jones county extension office. $10 per participant. ages 5-8. a day of activities that promote self confidence, healthy lifestyles, social skills, and just plain fun!

Cloverbud Camp (Summer Fun 2024)

Calling all 4-Her’s ages 5-8! Join us this Summer for Cloverbud Camp! We will spend two days doing activities that …

Learn about fresh foods from the garden all the way to the table!

Garden Camp (Summer Fun 2022)

**THIS WORKSHOP HAS 3 SPOTS AVAILABLE AS OF 7/22/2022* Learn all about fresh foods from the garden all the way …

Livestock Newsletter - May 2022 Edition

Livestock News: May Edition

Check out May’s Livestock News! Inside this issue you’ll find 7 articles with important information pertaining to livestock. Contact our Livestock …

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It's Electric! (Summer Fun 2022)

Our participating 4-H’ers had fun with electricity this Wednesday, June 8th & Thursday, June 9th, 2022. 4-H’ers learned about open …

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Hooked on Seafood

Our Hooked on Seafood program was a success! N.C. Cooperative Extension Carteret, Craven, Jones and Onslow Counties presented “Hooked on Seafood” …

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Southeast District 4-H Horse Clinic

WHEN: April 15th-16th, 2022 WHERE: 5K Arena, 2020 Marsh Rd, Bladenboro, NC 28320 COST $35 per clinic session *Scholarships Available – inquire today!* Stall …

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JCCE: MPU Rental Information

Our Mobile Poultry Processing Unit (MPU) is available to rent! 367-A NC Highway 58 S, Trenton, NC 28585 Thanks to our …

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Food Assistance Resource Guide

Jones County Food Assistance Resource Guide Need additional help? Call 252-448-9621 To suggest additions or revisions to this document please contact …

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#JonesEmpowers

We’re kicking off 2022 by introducing our new hashtag #JonesEmpowers Whether you’re sharing or attending a Jones County Extension class, …

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4-H Horse Bowl (2022)

Our 4-H youth tested their knowledge on horses by participating in the 2022 4-H Horse Bowl! A quiz bowl all …

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