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With the prime of haymaking season being upon us, I ask you the question of, how is your hay? …
Animal Agriculture
2019 ASAP's Farm Tour Returns on June 22-23
ASAP’s annual farm tour will take place on June 22-23, 2019, on various farms in the area. This fun …
The Malnutrition Phenomenon
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Area Beef Conference - December 7
AREA BEEF CONFERENCE December 7, 2018 | 1–5 p.m. WNC Regional Livestock Center The Area Beef Conference will be held on December …
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Disaster Aftermath: Damage Claims // Consecuencias De Un Desastre: Reclamos Por Daños
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Commercial Poultry Grower Meetings
Please join us for the 2018 Commercial Poultry Grower Meetings. Register here for the meeting you wish to attend. 3 hours …
Tax Relief for Drought-Stricken Farmers in 25 North Carolina Counties
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