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Garfield 4-H Wants You

4-H Wants You

Do you have a couple of extra hours a month to volunteer? Are you interested in sharing your knowledge …

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Grants for WNC Family Farms in 2022

WNC AgOptions Grant Cycle now Open. WNC AgOptions intent to apply deadline is November 12. Application deadline is December 17. WNC …

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November Is National Pepper Month

November is National Pepper Month. Peppers come in many different colors. Red, green, orange, yellow and even purple. They …

4-H Paper Clover Campaign

Tractor Supply 4-H Clover Campaign

Since 2010, Tractor Supply has partnered with 4‑H to help create Opportunity4All and raise more than $14 million through …

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Herbicide Resistance

We currently have 19 weed biotypes that are resistant to herbicides in North Carolina. Herbicide resistance can be defined as …

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Pesticide Licensing Recertification Classes

When: Sep 29, 2021, 1–5 p.m. Where: N.C. Cooperative Extension, McDowell County Center Conference Room, 2nd floor, County Administration Building, 60 East …

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National Better Breakfast Month

September is National Better Breakfast Month. This is a great time to take stock of what you’re eating in …

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Wasps at Porch Lights

In recent weeks we’ve been getting a lot of messages regarding large wasps coming to porch lights. In all …

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