Jars of pickled green beans.

Preserve the Harvest: 2026 Canning Workshop Series

Published - March 24, 2026 Read
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Upcoming ServSafe Manager Certification Training

Published - February 24, 2026 Read
2026 Auxin Herbicides—Best Management Practices virtual Zoom meetings; contact county extension agent

2026 Auxin Training Information

Published - February 16, 2026 Read

News From Bladen County Center

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Spring 2026 Edition of “The Carolina Sandhills Gardener” Horticulture Newsletter Now Available!

Published - March 31, 2026

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March/April Edition of FCS Newsletter Now Available!

Published - March 3, 2026

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Prionus Beetle Sampling and Research in Blueberries

Published - February 11, 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
An indoor fitness class that consists of a diverse group of men and women of various ages and fitness levels, all performing a strength training exercise with light weights (dumbbells) and resistance bands. The participants are arranged in rows, facing th
New Year, New Strength! Join Our FREE Strength Training Series!

Published - December 10, 2025

A golden cheesecake topped with red sauce and pecans sits on a wooden board. A steaming multi-cooker (pressure cooker) is visible in the background, surrounded by holiday decorations like pinecones and lights.
Last-Minute Workshop Alert! Dessert Magic in Your Multi-Cooker!

Published - December 3, 2025

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
Picture of open pantry with different types of dried foods.
Keeping Your Food Safe: Smart Storage for Hurricane Season

Published - September 17, 2025

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Upcoming Events

Together for Birds! A Project Learning Tree K-5 Workshop Tuesday | Apr 07 | 9:00 AM — 4:00 PM Carolina Beach State Park, 1010 State Park Rd, Carolina Beach, NC 28428, USA
SERVSAFE MANAGER FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATION Monday | Apr 13 | 4:30 PM — 8:00 PM 450 Smith Cir, Elizabethtown, NC 28337, USA
SERVSAFE MANAGER FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATION Tuesday | Apr 14 | 4:30 PM — 8:00 PM 450 Smith Cir, Elizabethtown, NC 28337, USA
SERVSAFE MANAGER FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATION Wednesday | Apr 15 | 4:30 PM — 8:00 PM 450 Smith Cir, Elizabethtown, NC 28337, USA
SERVSAFE MANAGER FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATION Thursday | Apr 16 | 4:30 PM — 8:00 PM 450 Smith Cir, Elizabethtown, NC 28337, USA
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News From NC State Extension

State 4-H Officers, wearing their official green jacket attire, posed together for a group photo at the NC 4-H booth of the 2025 N.C. State Fair.
Journey as a Teen Leader: 2026-2027 NC 4-H State Officer Applications are Open!

Published - March 31, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Apply Now to Host International Youth through 4-H!

Published - March 24, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Dr. Jim Clark stands with Governor Josh Stein during his induction into the Order of the Long Leaf Pine at the governor’s mansion.
Jim Clark Inducted Into Order of the Long Leaf Pine

Published - March 20, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Rustic oval logo for the Tobacco Connection Newsletter featuring a sunrise over a tobacco farm with a barn and tractor in the background, framed by large green tobacco leaves. Bold vintage lettering reads “Tobacco Connection Newsletter"
Tobacco Connection: Vol. 3, Num. 1 (Spring 2026) Update))

Published - March 16, 2026

From: Tobacco Growers Information
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AWIS Weather Report: Rain and Freeze/Frost Alert

Published - March 15, 2026

From: Strawberry Growers Information
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Preparations for Cotton Planting (Collins, Edmisten, Foote, & Farrer)

Published - March 12, 2026

From: Cotton
close up of a tobacco plant with necrotic tissue due to TSW disease
Thrips Flight and TSWV Risk Assessment Report – March 11, 2026

Published - March 11, 2026

From: Tobacco Growers Information
NC State Day of Giving 03.25.26: Make Your Mark
Make Your Mark for 4-H on NC State Day of Giving

Published - March 11, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Brunswick County storm clouds over a field.
Turbulent Frost Weather ahead, starting Thursday

Published - March 10, 2026

From: Strawberry Growers Information
Jamara Oliver holding her drawing of a turkey with ferris wheel and state flag.
2026 YMTS T-shirt Design Winner

Published - March 5, 2026

From: Poultry 4-H & Youth
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