The Onslow County Farmers Market located at 4024 Highway 258 will open its new season Saturday, April t4th at 8:30 am to 1:30 pm and will remain open Tuesday & Saturdays through November 3rd.

Watch for our coming list of fresh fruits, vegetables, and other eatable goods available on opening day along with yard plants and arts & crafts. Live music every Saturday 10:00 am to 12:00 noon.

Our 1108 Western Blvd Market (behind Dicks Sporting Goods) will open Thursday, April 19th 12:00 noon until 6:00 pm and will remain open on Thursdays through the month of October.

Do you want to learn how to grow your own vegetables?

Beginning Friday February 10th, 2012 the Onslow County Farmers Market and the Cooperative Extension office will began its sixth year of teaching it’s 20 week long Horticulture, Entrepreneur, Leadership, Program, (H.E.L.P.) for adults wanting to learn how to grow their own garden. The class will meet from 5:00 to 7:00 pm every Friday night at the County Extension office 4024 Richlands Highway, through the end of June giving you the opportunity to learn how to plan your garden, prepare the soil, plant, fertilize, irrigate, pest control, and harvest your own food. Participants also have the opportunity to bring home what they have planted. Cost is $50.00.

For information on how to join this class, call 910-455-5873 and ask for Larry Kent or Lisa Rayburn.