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Spiders... Big Spiders... Oh My!
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Swine Transportation & Hunting Laws
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CCA Training, December 10-12
CCA_web form registration 2019 N.C. Cooperative Extension of Johnston County will host the annual CCA training once again. Come and receive …
Rain Barrels!
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Carteret Big Sweep and 2019 International Coastal Cleanup
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Research Seeking Volunteers to Share Experiences With Food Supply & Food Systems After Hurricane Florence
A disruption to the food systems such as a natural disaster creates challenges for families and communities. Yet, there …
2018 NC Disaster Assistance Deadline Approaching
Initial estimates for crop damage and livestock losses to North Carolina’s agriculture industry from Hurricane Florence are estimated at …
2018 Eastern North Carolina Certified Crop Advisor Training
The 2018 Eastern NC Certified Crop Adviser Training will be from December 11-13, 2018 at the Johnston County Ag …
Spring 2020 Pesticide School Schedule Available
The Spring 2020 Pesticide Safety School Schedule is now available for registrants who are seeking initial licensing in one …
Carteret County Hazardous Waste Collection Event
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Proper Recycling Practices in Carteret County
It is more important now than ever to learn how to recycle properly. Since January 1, 2018 China stopped …
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