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Firewise USA Awareness Training

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Agribusiness Summit

The Tri-County Small Business Center is offering an upcoming Agribusiness Summit. This is an all-day event that will cover: Meet …

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How to Become a Beekeeper

Dr. David Tarpy NC State Professor and Extension Apiculturist Specialist has put together a publication on How to Become …

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Zeta Storm Damage

If you have experienced any storm damage on your farm due to Tropical Storm Zeta, contact the Farm Service …

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Winter Gardening Chores

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WNC AgOptions Grant Applications

On September 1, 2020, WNC Agricultural Options released its Call for Proposals for the 2021 grant cycle. Applications are being …

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September 2020 Newsletter

The September 2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue highlights the recipients of the 2020 Billy Murray Scholarships …

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Pesticide Collection Day

North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, in cooperation with the N.C. Cooperative Extension in Cherokee County will …

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Backyard Poultry Symposium

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Pesticide Licenses Credit Training

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Induced Molting of Commercial Layers

This publication discusses how to molt commercial layer flocks.

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Induced Molting as a Management Tool

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Explaining the North Carolina Egg Law for Producers With Small Flocks

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Cooling Methods for Finishing Swine

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This publication defines and discusses the factors that affect forage quality and the prediction indices …

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