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Sunday, July 5th, 2009

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2736 NC 210 Hwy
Smithfield, NC 27577

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North Carolina Cooperative Extension is based at North Carolina's two land-grant institutions, NC State University and NC A&T State University, in all 100 counties and on the Cherokee Reservation.

2009 "WE ARE 4-H" Summer Fun Schedule
Activities are open to all youth specific to the age appropriateness of the activities. Youth do NOT have to be in 4-H to participate.

TO REGISTER: Click link below to get needed forms: Registration Form, 4-H Enrollment Form, Medical Release Form, and Code of Conduct Form.

Summer Camp Forms

Johnston County Center gives our county's residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, Cooperative Extension agents deliver unbiased, research-based information to Johnston County citizens. We can answer your questions on a wide array of topics. To find out how we can help you, browse our site or contact us by email or phone.

Featured Content

	WECO Watershed Education
The Watershed Education for Communties and Local Officials (WECO) program is dedicated to facilitating watershed planning at the local level in North Carolina. A program of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, WECO brings watershed stakeholders together to find collaborative solutions to water quality problems in their watershed. MORE

	Pesticide Safety Education Program
The North Carolina Pesticide Safety Education Program's mission is to promote the responsible use of pesticides through educational resources and training. MORE

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Events

	Pastry Chefs In the Making - "FULL" July 7th, 2009 @ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Smithfield, NC
	Participants learn safety in the kitchen, how to measure and cooking basics. They will bake a cake and cookies, which they will decorate. BRING one 8 or 9 inch CAKE PAN. Wear close toe shoes. Bring you lunch and snack Instructor: Sarah Creech Ages: 5-10, Cost: $10.00, Max: 15 ... MORE

	Cake Decorating 101 - "FULL" July 9th, 2009 @ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Smithfield, NC
	Participants learn safety in the kitchen, how to measure and cooking basics. They will bake and decorate a cake and take home tools to continue what they learn. BRING YOUR CAKE PANS, TWO 8� OR 9� PANS OR ONE SHEET CAKE PAN. Wear close toe shoes. Bring you lunch snack and drinks Instructor: Sarah Creech Ages: 11-18, Cost: $15.00, Max: 10 ... MORE

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News

Johnston County Ag Report - June 30, 2009
Posted July 2nd, 2009 in Agriculture & Food

Ag ReportJune 30, 2009Submitted by:NC Cooperative Cooperative Extension Service – Johnston County CenterWHEAT SCAB-VOMITOXINThere are areas in North Carolina where some growers are reporting head scab problems in some of their wheat fields. Those that have severe symptoms are faced with a dilemma; should they harvest their grain and attempt to sell it and possibly have it turned down, should they put it in their bins to store and possibly be stuck with grain ... MORE

Ag Report - June 22, 2009
Posted June 22nd, 2009 in Agriculture & Food

Ag ReportJune 22, 2009Submitted by:NC Cooperative Cooperative Extension Service – Johnston County CenterTarget Spot on TobaccoMost tobacco growers think of target spot as a wet weather disease. Saturated soils and leaf moisture favor sporulation of the fungus and germination of the spores into the tobacco leaves. Soil moisture has been widely variable in Johnston County during early June with some areas being very dry and others that were well watered. During the week of ... MORE

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