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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, …

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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 …

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Meat Producers Meat School Opportunity

The Niche Meat Processor Assistance Network (NMPAN) is launching a new business accelerator for growing meat businesses and brands, …

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 …

Recent Publications related to Agriculture & Food

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Herbicide Carryover in Hay, Manure, Compost, and Grass Clippings

Many farmers and home gardeners have reported damage to vegetable and flower crops after applying …

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Using Plastic Mulches and Drip Irrigation for Vegetables

Muskmelons, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, squash, eggplant, watermelons, pumpkins, and okra are vegetable crops that have …

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Developing a FDA Food Recall Plan

This publication is intended for food processors who manufacture, pack, repack, hold, warehouse or distribute …

5 days ago
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North Carolina Soybean Production Guide

This publication provides information to growers about soybean production in North Carolina. It discusses economic …

6 days ago
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Rotational Considerations

This publication, chapter 3 of the North Carolina Soybean Production Guide, discusses crop rotation …

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Nutrient Removal by Crops in North Carolina

This publication discusses nutrient removal by crops, which is useful in comparing the nutrient demands …

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Good Soil Management Helps Protect Groundwater

This publication discusses best practices management to prevent agricultural activities from contaminating groundwater. It covers …

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