Romane lettuce, carrots, and peas growing in a raised bed.

2026 Vegetable Garden Progress

Published - March 6, 2026 Read
Pesticide collection day craven

Pesticide Collection Day-Craven County

Published - February 26, 2026 Read
Screenshot of Cutting Back Roses video showing Shawn Banks standing behind a rose bush preparing to cut the bush with caption that reads Cutting Back Roses, Front of Western Branch of Carteret County Public Library.

February Is Time to Prune Roses

Published - February 16, 2026 Read

News From Carteret County Center

A young sago palm with some cold injury on the leaves.
Cold Temperatures and Your Plants

Published - January 27, 2026

production meeting
Area Cotton Production Meeting

Published - January 20, 2026

Picture of a raised bed with lettuce and carrots in the foreground and garden peas growing on a trellis at the back of the bed.
It's Time to Plant Spring Vegetables

Published - January 7, 2026

2026 4-H Enrollment is Open
Beyond Ready in 2026

Published - January 7, 2026

Stephanie Stevenson, FCS Agent, teaching Introduction to Home Food Preservation.
Upcoming 2026 FCS Programming for Carteret County

Published - January 5, 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
Sewing Camp Poster
Sewing Camp Registration is Open

Published - January 1, 2026

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Carteret County Welcomes Speedway to Healthy Exhibit

Published - November 24, 2025

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Upcoming Events

Summer Lawn Care E Monday | May 11 | 4:00 PM — 5:00 PM Carteret County Public Library System ~ Down East Branch, 708 US-70, Beaufort, NC 28516, USA
Summer Lawn Care W Monday | May 18 | 5:30 PM — 6:30 PM Carteret County Public Library System ~ Western Carteret Branch, 230 Taylor Notion Rd, Cape Carteret, NC 28584, USA
Summer Lawn Care N Thursday | May 21 | 2:00 PM — 3:00 PM Carteret County Public Library System ~ Newport Branch, 210 Howard Blvd, Newport, NC 28570, USA
Summer Lawn Care M Thursday | May 28 | 2:00 PM — 3:00 PM 202 S 8th St, Morehead City, NC 28557, USA
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News From NC State Extension

Two 4-H members wearing LED headphones point toward the camera while participating the silent disco at 4-H Congress.
Take the Stage at NC 4-H Congress 2026

Published - May 8, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
An upclose picture of two corn plants that have turned white in the new growth due to injury from a HPPD herbicide.
Why Did My Corn Turn White?

Published - May 4, 2026

From: Corn
Floral herbs float in a cup of tea.
Herbal Teas: A Taste of Wellness

Published - May 4, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
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Cotton Planting conditions May 2, 2026

Published - May 2, 2026

From: Cotton
Planting Conditions for 4/23/2026 for Cotton in Rocky Mount
Cotton Planting Conditions April 23, 2026

Published - April 27, 2026

From: Cotton
North Carolina 4-H youth delegation posing with a U.S. Representative during a visit to the U.S. Capitol at National 4-H Conference.
Youth Represent North Carolina at National 4-H Conference

Published - April 23, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
two week old corn seeding with roots over 6" long accessing soil moisure
Drought Resources from Extension

Published - April 22, 2026

From: Soybeans
A picture of a dry, no-tillage field ready to be planted with a few weeds present.
Managing Residual Herbicides During a Dry Spring

Published - April 21, 2026

From: Cotton
soybean seeds sprouting in soil that is very dry
Soybean Planting Decisions under Drought Conditions

Published - April 21, 2026

From: Soybeans
Flyer promoting the Tractor Supply spring Paper Clover campaign from April 17 through May 3, 2026. The graphic notes that Paper Clover donations support 4-H camp, scholarships, and leadership activities.
4-H Paper Clover Campaign Returns to Tractor Supply

Published - April 17, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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