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The Gift of William
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Agriculture Photo Contest Celebrates Chatham County's 250th Anniversary!
Chatham County is inviting residents to submit photos of local agriculture as part of a contest to celebrate Chatham …
View Webinar Recording: A Homeowner's Guide to Pollinator Friendly Mosquito Management
The North Carolina Pollinator Conservation Alliance conducted a webinar on May 25, 2021, entitled “A Homeowner’s Guide to Pollinator …
Extension Needs Assessment
We Want to Hear From You! Cooperative Extension at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is conducting a statewide program …
Registration Open for Six Week AgVETS Training Program
The Veterans Employment Base Camp and Organic Garden (VEBCOG) along with the University of Mount Olive’s Agricultural Department, will begin …
Registration Open: Overview of Local Food Systems Online Professional Development Training
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Exciting 4-H Opportunity - Host Japanese Delegates in 2021! - Program Cancelled for 2021 Due to Pandemic
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Southern Raised and Grass Grazed (NCDA&CS Blog)
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NC Egg Farming: Forever in the Family and Always in the Heart (NCDA&CS Blog)
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Statewide 4-H Farm to Fork Camp
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Farm Transition Tactics
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Farmers of Color Network Infrastructure Grants
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Taking on a New Role With Ivelisse Colón
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An Extreme, Unusual 2020: The Weather Year in Review
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$5,000 Grants to 50 Farmers
In 2020 The National Young Farmers Coalition (Young Farmers) launched a new grant program to help young and beginning …
2021 New Year, New Way With ECA Learning Series
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COVID-19 Vaccine Q&A Articles
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Radon: Your Home and Your Health
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