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Coastal Plains Chicken Project 2026

2026 Coastal Plains Chicken Project

Published - October 21, 2025

It’s that time of year again! Our 2025 4-H Fresh Wreath Fundraiser is LIVE! We are selling both Fraser Fir and Mixed Greenery wreaths this year! Wreaths are handmade with fresh Fraser Fir, boxwood, and other greenery clippings. Please place all orders by

2025 Fresh Wreath 4-H Fundraiser!

Published - October 21, 2025

Rooting for Rutabaga!

Published - October 20, 2025

Winning Recipes From the 2025 Lenoir County Agriculture Fair Casserole Cook-Off

Published - October 13, 2025

“What’s Old Is New Again” Retro Recipes Are Back!

Published - October 6, 2025

Pumpkin Day event flyer — Oct 24 2025, 9AM–12PM, Lenoir Co. Livestock Arena, Kinston NC

Pumpkin Day 2025

Published - October 2, 2025

A woman helps children draw leaves at an outdoor classroom.

2027 Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Lenoir County Course

Published - October 1, 2025

The Great Pumpkin Cooking Debate About Pumpkin, Fresh Versus Canned

Published - September 29, 2025

Spooktacular Halloween Treats

Published - September 22, 2025

Fall Is for Apple Picking in North Carolina

Published - September 17, 2025

Stacked decorative pumpkins with ribbons; text "BACK by Popular DEMAND" and "23 SEPTEMBER 2025"

Pumpkin Stacking Art

Published - September 15, 2025

Cook Up a Win Worthy Tailgate Spread

Published - September 8, 2025

Fresh Figs – Get Them Fast

Published - September 4, 2025

Pay-What-You-Can Mobile Pantry Serving Our Community

Ripe for Revival: A Pay-What-You-Can Mobile Pantry

Published - August 26, 2025

Fresh Green Peanuts Get Them While You Can

Published - August 18, 2025

Let's make a delicious vegetable salsa!

Upcoming Food Preservation Classes - Only Two Left

Published - August 12, 2025

Watermelon, the Symbol of Summer

Published - August 12, 2025

Celebrate National Farmers Market Week – Visit Your Local Farmers Market

Published - August 7, 2025

Okra, the South’s Polarizing Vegetable

Published - July 30, 2025

Versatile and Vibrant: Easy Yellow Squash Recipes

Published - July 22, 2025

Protect Your Kidney Health, Top Foods for Prevention

Published - July 15, 2025

North Carolina Peach Season Has Arrived Ahead of Schedule

Published - July 8, 2025

Extension Master Gardeners of Lenoir County Children’s Garden

Published - July 1, 2025

Quick and Easy Summer Seafood Suppers

Published - June 24, 2025

“Sardine Summer”

Published - June 17, 2025

Fresh Corn Season Is Here

Published - June 9, 2025

Upcoming Food Preservation Classes

Upcoming Food Preservation Classes

Published - June 6, 2025

Savor Summer With Fresh Juicy Ripe Red Tomatoes

Published - June 3, 2025

Published - May 27, 2025

Spring Suppers Mediterranean Style

Published - May 20, 2025

Lenoir County 4-H 2025 Summer Adventures registration form with camp schedule and fees.

Lenoir County 4-H 2025 Summer Adventures

Published - May 13, 2025

Blueberries Are Still Superstars!!

Published - May 12, 2025

Celebrate the Running of the Roses

Published - April 29, 2025

Strawberries, the Sweetest Treats!

Published - April 21, 2025

More Easter Brunch Recipes

Published - April 17, 2025

Bugs Isn’t the Only One Who Can Benefit From Carrots

Published - April 8, 2025

Egg-Cellent Recipes for Hard Boiled Eggs

Published - April 1, 2025

Cabbage the Budget Friendly Vegetable

Published - March 26, 2025

So thrilled to announce we will be offering this workshop in April!! And just in case you didn't notice, April starts next week!

Cupcake Decorating Class

Published - March 24, 2025

Cottage Makes a Come Back

Published - March 18, 2025

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