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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 …

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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Chapter 9. Vine Nutrition

Grapevines require 16 essential nutrients for normal growth and development (Table 9.1). Carbon, hydrogen, and …

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How to Create a Container Garden for Edibles in the North Carolina Piedmont

In this publication you will find ideas to get you started growing your own edibles. …

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Farmers' Market Tours: A Guide for Nutrition Educators

A Farmers’ Market Tour is a great way to introduce your program participants to an …

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Green Fruitworm

Green fruitworm description, life cycle, damage, and control.

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Chapter 10. Grapevine Water Relations and Vineyard Irrigation

Like other perennial plants, mature grapevines have extensive root systems and therefore, unlike shallow-rooted annual …

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Chapter 11. Spring Frost Control

To grow more consistent crops and improve your cash flow in years with damaging frost …

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The Economic Benefits of Farm and Forestland Protection

This publication discusses and quantifies the economic benefits provided to communities when farmland and forestland …

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Disease Management and Guidelines for the Honey Bee

It is the goal of every beekeeper to maintain healthy, productive colonies. This can only …

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