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October 2024 Newsletter

Extension News October 2024

Welcome to our October Newsletter! In this month’s newsletter, we’re excited to cover a range of topics to help you …

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Hay Inventory List

As autumn approaches, you may find that you have a need for additional hay or have an excess of …

Hurricane Debby Executive Order 311

Statement from Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler on waiving of motor vehicle regulations to help farms Monday, August 5, 2024 RALEIGH – …

August 2024 Newsletter

Welcome to Our August Newsletter!

The August newsletter is packed with a variety of exciting events and programs to look forward to. From livestock, …

The Virginia tour group in farmer's shop.

Surry Farms Included in Tour

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Surry Center had the pleasure of hosting a group of producers from the Northern Neck of …

Extension News July 2024

Extension News July 2024

Welcome to our July Newsletter! July is not only known for being National Ice Cream Month but also the perfect …

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Tractor Season Is Here!

Tractor Season It is planting season for many farmers in Surry County. Beginning now through harvest, we will find ourselves …

May 2024 Newsletter

Extension News May 2024

May Newsletter Highlights! Exciting news! Our May newsletter is now live with a delightful mix of recipes, nutrition tips, gardening …

April 2024 Newsletter

Extension News April 2024

In this month’s newsletter, we are excited to share updates on various agriculture, nutrition, and 4-H events and programs …

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March 2024 Newsletter

In this month’s newsletter, we have an exciting lineup of articles focusing on gardening, lawns, food, and health to …

February 2024 Newsletter

February 2024 Newsletter

Welcome to our February 2024 newsletter. We hope you’re doing well as we dive into the second month of …

January 2024 Newsletter

January 2024 Newsletter

January 2024 Extension News is here! Happy New Year from our N.C. Cooperative Extension family to yours. Extension News January …

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Surry Bee School 2024

The Surry County 2024 Bee School sponsored by the Surry County Beekeepers Association will beheld on Tuesdays from 7 …

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Slugs in Strawberries

This factsheet describes slugs and their impact on strawberries.

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Sap Beetles in Strawberries

This factsheet describes sap beetles and their impact on North Carolina strawberries.

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Black Cohosh (Actaea racemosa L.)

Black cohosh is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. It is a native medicinal plant …

Winterizing the Herb Garden

If treated properly, many herb plants will survive in the garden for a number of …

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Overview of the Soil Fertility Status of Representative Row Crop Fields in North Carolina

This publication discusses the results of a study that evaluated the soil fertility status of …

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This publication outlines and describes core concepts of risk that are used in various environmental, …

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Offsetting Drought for Small-Scale Vegetable Production in North Carolina

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