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Business of Farming Conference

A business and marketing conference for professional and aspiring farmers ASAP’s Business of Farming Conference brings together professional farmers from …

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Grants for Diversifying Farms

WNC AgOptions intent to apply deadline Oct. 14, 2019; Application deadline Nov. 15. For more information or to apply in …

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Livestock Newsletter Spring 2019

The Spring Edition of the Livestock Newsletter includes articles on: Producing High-Quality Hay Soil Fertility and Spring Weed Management 10 Simple Steps …

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Livestock Update - Spring 2018

In This Issue: • Prior Planning Pays • 2017 Beef Market Overview and Outlook for the Southern Region • Grass Tetany Season: It’s Just Around the Corner • …

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