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Join Dr. Tarpy and a host of speakers discussing timely topics on beekeeping. See the links below to access …
Specialty Crops
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Spring 2021 Strawberry Crop Monitoring: Impacts of High GDD Accumulation in November of 2020 Amanda McWhirt, University of Arkansas Jayesh Samtani, …
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This information is being provided courtesy of the Henderson County FSA office. Please contact them for more details. How to …
Winter Apple School Is Coming February 3, 2021 - Register Now
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Join us for a virtual training and research update featuring NC State University researchers and specialists. March 11, 2021 9 …
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COVID-19 Farmers Update 1/11/2021 RAFI is Hiring Two Positions FOC Network Project Coordinator FOC Network Grants Coordinator Position Resources for Famers COVID-19 Federal Rural …
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SAVE THE DATES: FEBRUARY 24 AND 25, 2021 *REGISTRATION OPEN* The tradition of the Winter Vegetable Conference and the North …
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SAVE the DATES: 2021 Fruit and Vegetable VIRTUAL Conferences
Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference. January 5–7, 2021. Mid-Atlantic Fruit & Vegetable Conference. February 8-11, 2021. Winter Vegetable Conference & …
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Watch how the Bountiful Harvest Community Garden in Jackson Park came about. Learn about the people that make the …
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Spotted Lanternfly, an invasive planthopper has recently been found in Ohio. Inspectors from the Department of Agriculture found 5 …
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N.C. Cooperative Extension of Henderson County prides itself on its knowledgeable staff and the vast resources available through NC State …
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The 2021 North American Raspberry & Blackberry Conference Is Going Virtual!
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