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Local Farmers' Markets Do Their Part to Flatten the Curve on Coronavirus
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Joint SAC / SPC Legislative Advocacy Meeting
Please hold May 4-6, 2020, for the Joint Legislative Advocacy meeting. This year’s meeting will be held at: Raleigh Marriott …
Rowan County Pullet Project
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Spring Ag Fest is CANCELED
The Chatham County Spring Ag Fest that was scheduled for March 28, 2020, at the Chatham County Agriculture & …
U.S. Forest Service Seeking Your Input
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Blueberry Field Day
Please join us for a hands-on pruning demonstration. When: Thursday, February 27, 2020, from 1–4 p.m. Where: Elium Berry Farm, 2080 …
2019 Pull for Youth Events Raise Over $100,000 for North Carolina 4-H and FFA
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Cooperative Extension Serves to Meet Community Needs
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2020 Census
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Sustainable Forestry and African American Land Retention Program Receives USDA Forest Service 2019 Regional Forester’s Honor Award
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Shopping Home Stretch: Last-Minute Gift Ideas
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Save the Date for Our 2020 Spring Ag Fest!
The Chatham County Spring Ag Fest that was scheduled for March 28, 2020, at the Chatham County Agriculture & …
Winter Hemp Meeting
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A Different Kind of Gardening: Ph.D. Student Brandon Huber | NC State CALS News
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