2021 Southeastern Apple Growers Meeting
Please Join N.C. Cooperative Extension and the SE Apple Growers for a Webinar Based Meeting in 2021 Because of the …
Commercial Horticulture, Nursery & Turf
Hemp Meeting and Research Updates - January 21, 2021
Date: January 21, 2021 Time: 8 a.m.–noon Agents in Wilkes, Yadkin, Stokes, Surry, Forsyth, Davie, Craven, and Carteret Counties are partnering to host …
Enhancing Your Growing Practices - 3 Part Series for Small Farm
This series is designed for small farmers interested in learning about food safety and obtaining their Good Agriculture Practices …
2021 Winter Vegetable Conference & 53rd Annual Tomato Growers Meeting
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