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Could You Be the First NC Ag Star?

Paige King Johnson is a singer-songwriter originally from Angier, NC now traveling back and forth from Nashville, TN. She …

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Online 'Beginner' BEES School

The NC State University Apiculture Department is pleased to announce two options for online beekeeper training for new or beginning …

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Business of Farming Conference

ASAP’s (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) Business of Farming Conference is one of the region’s premier events dedicated to providing …

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Beef Conference Webinar

Improve your beef management skills from the comfort of your home or office. This webinar will offer something for …

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Blueberry Guide Available

“A Pocket Guide to IPM Scouting in Highbush Blueberries” published by Michigan State University has been updated and is …

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Pruning Workshop

N.C. Cooperative Extension of Cherokee County is offering a pruning workshop and demonstration on January 29, 2021, starting at …

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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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Organic Lawn Care

The department of Crop & Soil Sciences has published a new publication; A Guide to Organic Lawn Maintenance and …

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Nowcasting and Forecasting Coliform Bacteria Contamination in Coastal Systems

This publication discusses the challenges of accurately testing for fecal coliform bacteria in coastal waters. …

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Supporting Cyanobacterial Bloom Monitoring with Satellite Imagery

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This publication discusses the practice of leasing estuarine waters on the North Carolina coast for …

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The Impact of Excess Sediment on Bivalve Aquaculture

This factsheet discusses increased sediment deposits in bivalve aquaculture.

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