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2026 4-H Summer Fun Is Here

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News From Johnston County Center

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March/April 2026 Livestock News

Published - March 24, 2026

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2026 Youth Livestock Show & Sale *Important Information*

Published - March 4, 2026

A- Z Gardening Sign up with Clayton Parks and Rec. Classes begin in March and run through August 2026.
Gardening A-Z

Published - February 20, 2026

USDA announces January 15 national batching deadline for major NRCS conservation programs
NRCS Conservation Program Updates for NC Farmers

Published - January 4, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
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January 2026 Livestock News

Published - January 1, 2026

Left to right: Katryn Eske, Patty Saltpaw, Lisa Benavente, Sarah Kirby
Outstanding Performance Award Winner: Patty Saltpaw

Published - November 20, 2025

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
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4-H Dairy Heifer Program Calendar Fundraiser

Published - November 13, 2025

From: Dairy
South Central Small Farm Boot Camp Flyer for Winter 2026
South Central Small Farm Boot Camp Registration Is Open for Winter 2026!

Published - November 5, 2025

From: Lee County Center
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Upcoming Events

Closed for Independence Day Friday | Jul 03 | All Day
Closed for Labor Day Monday | Sep 07 | All Day
Private Applicators Recertification/Safety Class (2 Hours V) Thursday | Sep 10 | 6:30 PM — 8:30 PM Johnston County Agricultural Center, 2736 NC-210, Smithfield, NC 27577, USA
Closed for Veterans Day Wednesday | Nov 11 | All Day
Closed for Thanksgiving Thu Nov 26 — Fri Nov 27
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News From NC State Extension

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Voles, Rabbits, Deer and Other Pesky Critters

Published - June 5, 2026

From: Gardening
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2025 Plant Disease and Insect Clinic Year in Review

Published - June 4, 2026

From: Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
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June Dairy Month - Dairy Cow Lifecycle Flyer

Published - June 3, 2026

From: Dairy
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Right Artificial Intelligence (AI) Instructions for the Right Answers to Your Agricultural Questions

Published - June 3, 2026

From: Soil Fertility
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2026 Swine Innovation Forum

Published - June 3, 2026

From: Swine
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What Should I be doing in the Apiary this month? June

Published - June 1, 2026

From: Pollinators
A man with a beard sits on a wicker sofa with green cushions outdoors, wearing a blue and pink striped polo shirt and gesturing with his hands.
Summer 2026 Pest Update Video

Published - June 1, 2026

From: TurfFiles
Melinda Roberts Headshot (L), Andrea Sherrill Headshot (R)
Shared Harvest: A Conversation with Melinda Roberts and Andrea Sherrill

Published - June 1, 2026

From: Local Food
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What North Carolina Dairy Farmers Learned in Oregon

Published - June 1, 2026

From: Dairy
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Cattle Artificial Insemination School

Published - June 1, 2026

From: Dairy
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