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Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers

Since 1979, North Carolina Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers (EMGVs) have been leaders in this internationally acclaimed program, guiding homeowners in making environmentally sound decisions in their landscapes. Trained by North Carolina State University faculty and staff, EMGVs provide research-based information about gardening and environmental stewardship to individuals and communities across the state. EMGVs engage the community through education and outreach on a wide variety of subjects and through a broad spectrum of projects, all designed to maximize their impact.

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NC A&T Small Farms Week Annual Food Drive Our office is collecting canned foods, but not just any canned foods. …

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Wildfire Mitigation Cost-Share Program

Mountain Valley Resource Conservation & Development Council’s Mitigation Cost-Share Assistance Program offers 50% reimbursement for residents within an 8-county …

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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Wasps at Porch Lights

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