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This series is designed for small farmers interested in learning about food safety and obtaining their Good Agriculture Practices …
2021 Winter Vegetable Conference & 53rd Annual Tomato Growers Meeting
“Annual Conference Goes Virtual” Includes: First Time Virtual Trade Show, Virtual Seed Variety Show Case, Virtual Fumigation “Z” Training, Virtual …
The WNC Winter Vegetable Conference Goes Virtual!
SAVE THE DATES: FEBRUARY 24 AND 25, 2021 *REGISTRATION OPEN* 12/15/2020 – The tradition of the Winter Vegetable Conference and …
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2020 Virtual Agribusiness Summit
This year we have taken the Agribusiness Summit Online! In collaboration with the Small Business Centers in Western North …
WNC AgOptions Grant
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First Peak: How Did COVID-19 Impact NC Agriculture in April 2020?
How did COVID-19 impact NC Agriculture in April 2020? We have surveyed 157 farms and agritourism businesses and the …
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COVID-19 Farmers Update 5/21/2020 News today: Phase 2 Reopening in NC: Section 6C of the Executive Order 141 moving NC to Phase …
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2020 Commercial Vegetable Production Guides
Helpful Production Guides to Assist Farmers with the 2020 Growing Season! 2020 Southeastern US Vegetable Crop Handbook 2020 North Carolina Agricultural …
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Extension Agents always have clients ask them, “I have some land that I want to do something with. Tell …
Pesticide Re-Certification Class, Macon County
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