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How to Grow, Harvest, and Preserve Basil Like a Pro

Summer is here and with that comes the opportunity to cook with what you grow in your garden.  Check out these tips on growing basil with a delicious, healthy recipe.

Pastured Pork Workshop

Interest in Pastured Pork production is growing! Plan to attend this great workshop to learn how you can become involved. Pre-registration is required.

Beef Roast

Don't miss the 37th Annual Halifax County Cattlemen's Beef Roast! Tickets are on sale now and plates are available the day of.

Agriculture and Pesticides

All pesticide license holders need to attend this new class before their recertification date. More classes will be available this fall. Use the LEARN MORE button below to keep up with all important class dates as available.

Seed Libraries

Thanks to the  Halifax County Master Gardener volunteers for partnering with us on getting FREE seeds to the community. You can find a seed display in ALL 5 HCLS locations which includes Halifax, Enfield Memorial Library, Littleton Library, Scotland Neck Memorial Library and Weldon Memorial Library.

Food Preservation Class Series

Join the Halifax County Cooperative Extension for hands-on summer food preservation workshops to learn safe techniques for canning fresh strawberry jam, sweet corn, and homemade salsa.

June 24  Pressure Canning

July 16  Water Bath Canning

All classes will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m in the Halifax County Cooperative Extension kitchen. Class fee is $10.00 and registration is require. Space is limited. 

For more information, contact EB Odom, eb_odom@ncsu.edu. 

Free Pressure Canner Testing in Halifax County

The N.C. Cooperative Extension, Halifax County Center, is here to help! We offer professional gauge testing completely free of charge.

• What to bring: You don't need to haul your entire unit—just bring in your canner lid with the dial gauge attached.

• Compatible Brands: Our master gauge can test the accuracy of National, Magic Seal, Maid of Honor, and Presto brands.

  • Note: We cannot test All American canner gauges at this time.

Schedule Your Appointment

Don't wait until your harvest is sitting on the counter! Contact EB Odom at (252) 583-5161 today to schedule your quick gauge testing appointment and ensure your pantry is stocked safely this season.

WHEP Club Meeting

🌿 Join us for the very first Halifax County 4-H WHEP Club meeting! 🦌🐻🦋

Youth will explore wildlife, habitats, forestry, soils, and outdoor skills through hands-on learning and fun activities. Whether your child already loves the outdoors or simply wants to learn more about wildlife and conservation, this is a great opportunity to get involved!

We are so excited to kick off this new club and cannot wait to see everyone there! 💚

📍 3183 Fishing Creek Rd, Enfield, NC 27823
🗓 June 3rd
⏰ 5:30 PM

Summer Day Camp Lineup 

Get ready for an unforgettable summer!☀️

Summer Day Camp registration is officially open and spots are already filling up fast.

Be sure to review each camp week carefully for transportation details and any additional field trip costs that may apply. We encourage you to go ahead and secure your child’s spot now before sessions fill up—we can’t wait for an amazing summer!

Click the link below for more information on camp themes, transportation, and scholarship opportunities.

🌊 Celebrate World Oceans Day with Halifax County 4-H! 🌊