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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September 2026 Livestock News

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2026 Fall Fruit and Nut Tree Sale

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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

Closed for Labor Day Monday | Sep 07 | All Day
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
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
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
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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Soybean loopers are here- are you scouting?

Published - September 1, 2026

From: Soybeans
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Creating an Evidence-Based TH Practice

Published - September 1, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
Honey bee foraging on garlic chives
What Should I be doing in the Apiary this month? September

Published - September 1, 2026

From: Pollinators
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First Report of Tar Spot of Corn Confirmed in North Carolina

Published - August 31, 2026

From: Corn
Aerial view of fall foliage in the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina.
North Carolina’s Fall Foliage May Be Patchy, Muted and Shorter This Year

Published - August 31, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
Durham County Horticulture Agent Ashley Troth stands with statewide EMG program manager Charlotte Glen while holding the 2026 Distinguished Early Career Award
Strengthening the Extension Master Gardener Program through Visionary Leadership: Ashley Troth Wins National Early Career Award

Published - August 31, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
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North Carolina 4-H Alumni Honored for ‘Making the Best Better’

Published - August 28, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Light and Pheromone Trap Captures for Caterpillar Pests- August 28

Published - August 28, 2026

From: Soybeans
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Splitworm Reports in NC Tobacco

Published - August 28, 2026

From: Tobacco Growers Information
underside of a blueberry leaf with 3 dark blue whitefly immatures
Bearberry whiteflies showing up in NC blueberries

Published - August 27, 2026

From: Blueberries
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