Free clean up week with solid waste and recycling.

Are You Still Flunking Recycling?

Published - April 17, 2026 Read
soft-shell crabs at market

Soft-Shell with a side of CSA

Published - April 15, 2026 Read
Samples of Kale, Arugula and Farro Salad

Make Your Grains Whole

Published - April 15, 2026 Read

News From Brunswick County Center

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Gas is No Excuse

Published - April 8, 2026

Participants from Brunswick County Schools
Golden A Awards Ceremony

Published - April 1, 2026

Vermilion snapper on ice.
A Simple Coastal Meal

Published - March 30, 2026

Extension Master Food volunteers
How to Become an Extension Master Food Volunteer

Published - March 24, 2026

Extension Food Master volunteers
Become a Master Food Volunteer

Published - March 23, 2026

Local Motive Mobile Farmers Market
Eat Smart with MyPlate and the Nutrition Facts Label

Published - March 20, 2026

Med Instead of Meds berry overnight oats
Overnight Oatmeal Safety

Published - March 13, 2026

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Risky Kitchen Habits

Published - March 3, 2026

All News From Brunswick County Center

Upcoming Events

Safe Plates- Food Managers Test Day Monday | Apr 20 | 9:00 AM — 2:30 PM Southport Oak Island Chamber of Commerce-Welcome Center, 4433 Long Beach Rd SE, Southport, NC 28461, USA
Youth Council - Real Colors Monday | Apr 27 | 5:30 PM — 7:00 PM
Healthy Home Cooking Club in Shallotte Tuesday | Apr 28 | 3:00 PM — 4:00 PM
Master Gardener Online Plant Sale Pick Up Friday | May 01 | All Day
Youth Council Meeting Monday | May 11 | 5:30 PM — 7:00 PM
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News From NC State Extension

Fraser fir buds beginning to transition from winter dormancy.
Drought in NC

Published - April 18, 2026

From: Christmas Trees
min Temp Apr 21
NCSU Frost Alert: Apr 19-21.

Published - April 18, 2026

From: Strawberry Growers Information
EMG volunteers of Durham County with healthy plants they grew smile and welcome the public to learn about sustainable gardening.
Helping NC Bloom: Read the 2025 Annual Report for Our Impact Highlights

Published - April 17, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
Picture of Hurricane Helene Forest Damage in Rutherford County, NC
Financial Assistance for Timberland Owners Following Hurricane Helene

Published - April 17, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
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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Summer Savings are In-Season

Published - April 16, 2026

From: NC Steps to Health
Two cans of food photographed from above showing expiration dates printed on the tops.
Learning Labels, Stretching Budgets

Published - April 16, 2026

From: NC Steps to Health
Farm in Western NC
Preserving North Carolina’s Farmland

Published - April 16, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
a close-up of a strawberry plant with various ripen strawberry fruit
2026 Strawberry IPM Guide is now available!

Published - April 16, 2026

From: Strawberry Growers Information
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Internship Available at Research & Extension Center in Mills River, NC

Published - April 16, 2026

From: New Crops & Organics
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