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August 2024 Newsletter

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Annual NC Sheep Producers Meeting

NC Sheep Producers Association Educational & Membership Annual Meeting The annual NC Sheep Producers Meeting is scheduled for December 9, 2023. …

October 2023 Extension News

October 2023 Edition of the Extension News

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Sheep & Goat Producer Survey

If you are a sheep or goat producer in Surry County, please consider filling out our survey! We are …

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September 2023 Edition of the Extension News

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Dairy Grants Available

Two dairy business grants are now open through Southeast Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives: The Specialty Processing Equipment Grant provides reimbursement funds …

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Chapter 9. Produce Packaging

This is chapter 9 of a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper …

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Vaccinating Goats Against Enterotoxemia and Tetanus: Is it Necessary?

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