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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 …

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

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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

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

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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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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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WHEN: Wednesday, January 5, 2022 | 6:30 p.m. Project will run mid-January until the Coastal Plains Livestock Show and Sale …

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Registration for the 2022 Coastal Plains Chicken Project Has Ended! PLEASE NOTE: Registrations and payments were due by January 13, 2022. What is …

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