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News From Johnston County Center

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March/April 2026 Livestock News

Published - March 24, 2026

A boy walking his hog into the show ring at the Johnston County Youth Livestock Show and Sale

2026 Youth Livestock Show & Sale *Important Information*

Published - March 4, 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

Child holding a heifer in a barn; text "4-H Dairy Heifer Program 2026 CALENDAR"

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

Sep 07

Closed for Labor Day Monday | Sep 07 | All Day

Sep 10

Two Trees, One Seed! Pairing Project Learning Tree Trees & Me with the NAAEE Early Childhood Guidelines for Excellence Workshop Thursday | Sep 10 | 10:00 AM — 4:30 PM Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC 27610, USA

Sep 10

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

Oct 12

Forests, Water, and People: A Project Learning Tree K-12 Workshop Monday | Oct 12 | 9:00 AM — 4:00 PM Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC 27610, USA

Nov 04

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

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