Pesticide Safety Class and exam. December 15-16, 2026. Located at NC Cooperative Extension, Johnston County Center, 2736 NC-210, Smithfield, NC 27577

Pesticide Safety School & Exam

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2026 Fall Fruit and Nut Tree Sale

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Black and White piglet in the mud

September 2026 Livestock News

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News From Johnston County Center

Poultry Processing Demo flyer
Poultry Processing Demo Sept 2, 2026

Published - August 10, 2026

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July Livestock News

Published - July 13, 2026

Wheat field trial plots
2026 Small Grains Field Day

Published - May 7, 2026

A background photo of young people showing lambs.
March/April 2026 Livestock News

Published - March 24, 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
6 Goats standing in a field as a visual for the goat producers meeting There is also a tan cow in a field as an image for the save the date for the Johnston County Cattleman's Meeting.
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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Upcoming Events

NC Greenhouse Vegetable Growers Annual Conference Wed Nov 04 — Thu Nov 05 Johnston County Agricultural Center, 2736 NC-210 Ste B, Smithfield, NC 27577, USA
Johnston County Sheep & Goat Field Day Saturday | Nov 07 | 11:00 AM — 3:00 PM 520 County Home Rd, Smithfield, NC 27577, USA
Closed for Veterans Day Wednesday | Nov 11 | All Day
Bull Breeding Soundness Exams Friday | Nov 13 | 9:00 AM — 4:00 PM 520 County Home Rd, Smithfield, NC 27577, USA
Closed for Thanksgiving Thu Nov 26 — Fri Nov 27
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$4 for 4-H Reaches All 100 Counties

Published - October 9, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Near Infrared (NIR) Spectroscopy Workshop

Published - October 9, 2026

From: Forages
Cows grazing
Grassland Partnership Webinars

Published - October 9, 2026

From: Forages
Michael holding soil for a research project
Youth Programs Ignite Student’s Passion for Plant Biology and Global Food Security

Published - October 9, 2026

From: Grow For It
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What can be done for regrowth when cotton is ready for harvest? (Collins & Edmisten)

Published - October 8, 2026

From: Cotton
Roasted Tomatoes
Food Labeling and Ingredient Forms, it makes a difference

Published - October 7, 2026

From: Food Business
Richmond County EMFVs standing in front of a building during their tour of the NCSU dairy farm
Richmond County EMFVs Enjoy Touring the NC State Dairy Farm

Published - October 6, 2026

From: Family and Consumer Science Program
NCSU Barn
DMC Signup Period Open

Published - October 6, 2026

From: Dairy
Information regarding the GrowDairy, GrowSecure Grant
GrowDairy GrowSecure - Biosecurity Grant

Published - October 6, 2026

From: Dairy
3 hair sheep standing in a field.
NC Sheep Producers Association Annual Meeting and Educational Program

Published - October 5, 2026

From: Goats and Sheep
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