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Backyard Composting
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Transylvania Natural Resources Council Meeting Agenda Oct. 9, 2020
Friday, October 9, 9 a.m. in the Election Center Classroom Attend remotely via Zoom. Anyone can either call in to …
Facilitating & Convening With Quina Weber-Shirk
Quina Weber-Shirk is a Community and School Garden Agent with N.C. Cooperative Extension in Guilford County. A little over …
Medicare Open Enrollment Now - December 7th, SHIIP Can Help
Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey reminds Medicare beneficiaries to compare and evaluate their current plans and make necessary changes during …
NC 4-H Going Abroad?
Are you interested in learning more about the NC 4-H Outbound Exchange Program? NC 4-H has opportunities for current …
Fourth Virtual Field Day of 2020
Turf Tips: Review of Turfgrass Pest Issues in a Challenging Year We are hosting another virtual field day on October …
Postponing the 2020 Bruneau Scholarship Golf Tournament
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Welcome to the Team Dr. Justin G. A. Whitehill!
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Women's Lunch & Learn: Setting Your Forest Management Objectives
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Resource Highlight: Updated Local Farms and Food Profiles
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Introduction to Plant Identification
The Path to Successful Gardening Six Week Course taught by Bryce Lane NCSU Professor & Lecturer Emeritus, Dept. of Horticultural Science Location JC Raulston …
August 26--Third Virtual Turfgrass Field Day
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Welcome to the Team Dr. Kelly Oten!
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Kelly Oten to the NC State Extension Forestry Team! Dr. Kelly Oten is an …
Carolina Backyard Naturalist - Free Online Course
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Almanac Gardener - 32 Years of Excellence
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Reflections: Internship With NC State Extension Local Food Program & NC 10% Campaign
Hi! I’m Grace, a class of ‘22 NC State University Park Scholar studying Extension Education and Agroecology & Sustainable …
Introducing the Chatham Food Hub!
The Chatham Food Hub is a collaborative project between Chatham County, UNC, and NC State University partners. The Chatham …
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