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Are you a plant killer? Watch this episode of "In the Garden with Bryce Lane" to learn to keep plants alive: [more]
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Avoid foodborne illness this holiday season by following these Extension tips from #NCSU and Kansas State Univ: [more]
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For much of NC, Thanksgiving is a great time to plant spring-flowering bulbs. See Extension at #NCSU tips: [more]

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 Fruit & Nut Tree Sale

The Johnston County Cooperative Extension office would like to thank you for your orders. Please remember that you can pickup your fruit trees on Friday, December 11, 2009 between 8 am until 5 pm. Pecan Trees will be available for pickup on Friday, January 29, 2010.

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.

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Soil Testing Information

In North Carolina, most soils are acidic and low in nutrients. Good plant growth usually requires the addition of lime and fertilizer. Soil testing is the best way to find out how much to apply. The North Carolina Department of Agriculture offers soil testing and information for both commercial growers and home owners. Soil samples are usually analyzed within about a week, but may take longer from late fall through early spring due to heavy loads from farmers at this time. Results of the tests are posted on an online system and also mailed to the client. MORE

	Extension en Espanol
Extensión en Español is a grass roots organization of Extension educators which seeks to better serve Spanish-speaking clients by sharing expertise and materials across the Cooperative Extension System. MORE

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Events

	Wilson Regional Pork Conference November 24th, 2009 @ 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM Wilson, NC
	The Wilson Regional Pork Conference will be held on Tuesday, November 24th, beginning at 5:30pm with dinner at the Wilson County Ag Center. Topics will include: adapting to new waste handling technology, regulatory updates and understanding carbon credits for the Swine Industry. Continuing education credits are available for certified waste applicators. Please call the Wilson County Ag Center at 252-237-0111 to reserve a seat if you plan to attend. ... MORE

	SE Vegetable & Fruit Expo December 1st, 2009 - December 2nd, 2009 Myrtle Beach, SC
	The 2009 Southeast Vegetable & Fruit Expo is in just a couple of weeks Dec 1-2, 2009. This year the Expo is being held at the beautiful Embassy Suites, Kingston Plantation, Myrtle Beach, SC. The hotel is located on the beach! Rooms are still available at the hotel for $79.00 which includes a full-cooked breakfast and afternoon reception. If you haven't registered, it is not too late to sign up. There are many ... MORE

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News

Check Your List Twice
Posted November 19th, 2009 in Home & Family

As we approach the holiday season, many are already dealing with indebtedness that has occurred as the result of our country’s economic downturn. Before you make your list, check twice to make sure you can pay the bill and the interest! Paying off credit card and other consumer debt is not difficult to calculate with some help from websites that are not trying to sell you a debt reduction plan. Two easy to ... MORE

Credit Card Reform to Benefit Consumers
Posted November 4th, 2009 in Home & Family

In May of 2009, President Obama signed into law 800 pages of legislation related to how credit card companies will do business, effective February 2010. Over the past two years, as a result of the economic crisis that hit the banking industry, credit card companies changed interest rates, credit limits and fees, leaving many consumers in worse situations than ever. Consumer credit card debt, on average, doubled during the same period. The bill is ... MORE

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