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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.

Agriculture Development Plan for Johnston County, NC

If you would like to see the Agriculture Development Plan for Johnston County, click on the above link to see the plan and give your comments on it.

Interested in a Certified Safe Farm Review, call 989-5380 for more information.

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

	Plant Fact Sheets
Over 4000 fact sheets on specific plants including images, cultivars, and cultural information can be found on this site. Find out about annual flowers, perennial flowers, summer and fall flowering bulbs and plants to attract birds and butterflies. This site also contains information on trees, grasses and almost any kind of plant that you can imagine. MORE

Are you prepared for a Winter Storm?

Being prepared for a disaster is the best way to minimize losses and recovery time. North Carolina Cooperative Extension is a provider of research-based, educational materials to help individuals, families, communities and businesses. Each year, millions of people are affected by natural disasters and their consequences. This information has been produced to offer assistance in dealing with natural disasters. MORE

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Events

	Pesticide Safety Training for Private Applicators-V hours February 11th, 2010 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Smithfield, NC
	The North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service is inviting all private applicators whose license expire in 2010 to attend one of five Private Applicator Pesticide Recertification/Safety Classes. These two-hour classes will be held on the following dates: Thursday, January 28, 2010, beginning at 6:30 PM, Thursday, February 11, 2010 beginning at 9:00 AM, Thursday, February 11, 2010 beginning at 6:30 PM, Thursday, February 25, 2010 beginning at 6:30 PM, and Thursday, September 2, 2010, beginning ... MORE

	Good Agricultrual Practices (Part 2) February 11th, 2010 @ 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Smithfield, NC
	Food safety generally receives public attention when a food-borne illness outbreak occurs. Rather than reacting to a negative situation this training takes a proactive approach in educating farmers how to minimize risks associated with microbial contamination. The training consists of nine modules addressing specific areas of Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs). Together, the modules provide a comprehensive curriculum developed by leading researchers and Cooperative Extension specialists at N.C. State University and N.C. A&T State University. ... MORE

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News

Ag Report - January 22
Posted January 28th, 2010 in Agriculture & Food

Ag Report From: NC Cooperative Extension – Johnston County Center-919-989-5380 Date: January 22, 2010 Private Applicators Recertification/Safety Classes The North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service is inviting all private applicators whose license expire in 2010 to attend one of five Private Applicator Pesticide Recertification/Safety Classes. These two-hour classes will be held on the following dates: Thursday, January 28, 2010, beginning at 6:30 PM. Thursday, February 11, 2010 beginning at 9:00 AM Thursday, February 11, 2010 beginning at 6:30 PM Thursday, February 25, 2010 ... MORE

Ag Report - Week of January 8th, 2010
Posted January 12th, 2010 in Agriculture & Food

Ag Report From: NC Cooperative Extension – Johnston County Center-919-989-5380 Date: January 8, 2010 Tobacco Associates Referendum – January 14th Tobacco Associates, INC. is holding a referendum on January 14, 2010 for the continuation of their Export Promotion Programs for the next three years (2010, 2011, 2012). If the referendum passes, growers will continue the assessment program of 1/5 of one cent per pound for the growers’ export promotion programs. Any tobacco farmer who is 18 years old and ... MORE

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