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2026 Farmers Market Vendor Applications

Applications are now being accepted for the upcoming farmers market season. We invite local vendors to apply and are especially interested in supporting farmers and growers who provide fresh produce,…

Wayne County 2026 Agriculture Meetings

Sign up Today for the upcoming Row Crops meetings in Wayne County 2026 Agriculture Upcoming Meetings Paraquat Training – Jan. 6, 2026 1:00 pm X=1 hr. Farm Bureau Rm. Tobacco GAP Training – Jan. 20,…

Basic Holiday Food Safety

Ensure a safe and healthy holiday season by reviewing key food safety practices. This resource highlights proper preparation, cooking, and storage techniques to help reduce the risk of foodborne…

4-H Cooking Spin Club

Join us as we learn kitchen techniques, safety, and a lot of recipes for ages 9-12 years. 4-H Cooking SPIN ClubOctober 23 – November 13, 2025Thursdays 5:30 – 7:00 PMLocation: Cooperative Extension…

Free Nutrition Classes With EFNEP

Join the EFNEP Program in Wayne County! Wayne County Cooperative Extension is excited to welcome adults to participate in the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) — a free, hands-on…

Peanut Pod Blasting at Golden Grove Peanut

Ever wondered how farmers know when peanuts are ready to harvest? Join us for Peanut Pod Blasting at Golden Grove Peanut Farms (1180 Stanley Chapel Church Rd, Mt. Olive, NC 28365). This hands-on…

Healthy Connections August Edition

This month's edition of Healthy Connections features sweet corn. Click the link to view the full newsletter.Healthy Connections with Extension August 2025

Escuela De Pesticidas Para Aplicadores Privados

Atencion profesionales del manejo de pesticidas de habla hispana!

Private Pesticide Applicator School

Growing Herb Class at Mount Olive on April 2nd

A Growing Herb class will be on Wednesday, April 2nd from 3pm to 4:30pm at the Steele Memorial Library (119 W. Main Street, Mount Olive).Jessica Strickland, horticulture agent with Wayne County…