Johnston County Center | N.C. Cooperative Extension

2026 Small Grains Field Day

Published - May 7, 2026 Read

2025 - 2026 Pesticide CEU Lunch and Learn Series

Iredell County Center — Published - August 23, 2025 Read

A background photo of young people showing lambs.

March/April 2026 Livestock News

Published - March 24, 2026 Read

News From Johnston County Center

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

Onslow County EFNEP Educator (Paige S.) showing Dean Fox and Extension Director David Monks the pitch grip technique.

Expedition Extension: Dean Garey Fox Visits EFNEP Across North Carolina

Published - October 13, 2025

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program

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Upcoming Events

Jul 03

Closed for Independence Day Friday | Jul 03 | All Day

Sep 07

Closed for Labor Day Monday | Sep 07 | All Day

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

Nov 11

Closed for Veterans Day Wednesday | Nov 11 | All Day

Nov 26

Closed for Thanksgiving Thu Nov 26 — Fri Nov 27

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News From NC State Extension

As a Chef, how do you avoid woody breast chicken?

Published - May 27, 2026

From: Prestage Department of Poultry Science

Locust Hill Cattle Livestock Judging Contest

Published - May 27, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program

close up of a tobacco plant with necrotic tissue due to TSW disease

Thrips Flight and TSWV Risk Assessment Report – May 26, 2026

Published - May 26, 2026

From: Tobacco Growers Information

4-H members in matching green shirts and black caps participate in the Dinah Gore 4-H Healthy Food Challenge; one stirs a red saucepan with a spatula while another holds a small container. Both wear white aprons and blue gloves.

Historic Year for the Dinah Gore 4-H Healthy Food Challenge

Published - May 26, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H

Green vine with multiple leaves chewed by insects among dry twigs and bare soil

Scout for Foliage Feeding From Asiatic Garden Beetle

Published - May 26, 2026

From: Cotton

Published - May 25, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms

USDA National Milk Testing Strategy and Federal Order: NC Dairy Processor Silo Surveillance

Published - May 22, 2026

From: Dairy

a plant in the field showing a clump of white and pink blackberry flowers

Caneberry Biocontrol and Production Workshop 2026

Published - May 22, 2026

From: Blackberry and Raspberry Information Portal

Is Bamboo Your Nemesis?

Published - May 22, 2026

From: Gardening

Cotton Planting Conditions May 21,2026

Published - May 21, 2026

From: Cotton

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