"This week in Craven 4-H April 27-May 2", main image is of a blank calendar with a 4-H logo on one day block and "2026" written to the side

This Week in Craven 4-H: May 11-16, 2026

Published - May 8, 2026 Read
Youth washing a pig in a washpit with a brush at a 4-H show.

Life Skills Grow Strong Through 4-H Livestock Projects

Published - April 28, 2026 Read
Craven County youth holding a banner beside her reserve champion market steer at the Coastal Plains Livestock Show and Sale 2026. The banner says "Reserve Champion Market Steer"

Craven 4-H Youth a Success at Coastal Plains Livestock Show

Published - April 21, 2026 Read

News From Craven County Center

"This week in Craven 4-H April 27-May 2", main image is of a blank calendar with a 4-H logo on one day block and "2026" written to the side
This Week in Craven 4-H: May 4-9, 2026

Published - April 29, 2026

Small farm field day, Thursday, June 11, 2026 9 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Registration by June 1 required: https://bit.ly/30Qn4nn
Small Farm Field Day

Published - April 28, 2026

"This week in Craven 4-H April 27-May 2", main image is of a blank calendar with a 4-H logo on one day block and "2026" written to the side
This Week in Craven 4-H: April 27-May 2, 2026

Published - April 21, 2026

soybean seedlings in cover crop residue
Managing Deer to Prevent Crop Damage

Published - April 6, 2026

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Required Training for All Pesticide License Holders

Published - April 6, 2026

Jones, Craven, and Pamlico Youth Rabbit Show on April 4th at 10AM at the Jones County Civic Center. Sign up to show with us by April 2nd at go.ncsu.edu/2026rabbitshow. Showmanship $20 and costume class $5. Reach out to Kristi Welke with questions.
*****POSTPONED*****Jones, Craven, and Pamlico Rabbit Show (2026)

Published - March 4, 2026

From: Jones County Center
Longhorn cattle standing and resting on a snowy field with frost-covered trees
Is Your Livestock Operation Prepared for Winter Weather?

Published - January 29, 2026

From: Jones County Center
production meeting
Area Cotton Production Meeting

Published - January 20, 2026

From: Carteret County Center
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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
close up of a tobacco plant with necrotic tissue due to TSW disease
Thrips Flight and TSWV Risk Assessment Report – May 7, 2026

Published - May 7, 2026

From: Tobacco Growers Information
Kristi Willard receiving CALS Award
Celebrating Excellence: Kristi Willard Receives the CALS Award of Excellence for Public Service

Published - May 6, 2026

From: Family and Consumer Science Program
Asian Tiger Mosquito (Aedes albopictus) a black and white mosquito biting a person.
Mosquitos Are Back . . .

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Gardening
Judging Practice
NC Skillathon & Livestock Judging Clinics

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program
Jonathon Smith Headshot
Grassroots Energy, Real-World Solutions: A Conversation with Jonathon Smith

Published - May 4, 2026

From: Local Food
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
Rows of green tobacco plants in neat field rows with bare soil pathways
Section 18 Emergency Exemption Approved for Excalia in 2026 Tobacco

Published - May 1, 2026

From: Tobacco Growers Information
2026 Northeastern Cattle Reproduction School
2026 Northeastern Cattle Reproduction School

Published - April 30, 2026

From: Beef
NC Beef System Field Day
2026 NC Beef System Field Day

Published - April 30, 2026

From: Beef
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