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Attend a Produce Safety Alliance Training in NC

NC Fresh Produce Safety — Published - November 30, 2021 Read

Fall Extension Newsletter 2026

Published - September 21, 2026 Read

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How to Plant Wildflowers This Fall for Vibrant Spring Blooms in the Sandhills

Published - October 19, 2026 Read

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News From Hoke County Center

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Growing Garlic

Published - September 17, 2026

Animal Agriculture Upcoming Fall Events

Published - September 17, 2026

July Livestock Newsletter 2026

Published - July 1, 2026

Advertising Hoke County 4-H Summer Fun registration is now open! June 9 - August 14

2026 Hoke County 4-H Summer Fun is open!

Published - June 1, 2026

May Livestock Newsletter

Published - May 13, 2026

2025–2026 Pesticide CEU Lunch and Learn Series schedule with dates, topics, and QR codes

Upcoming Pesticide Credit Courses

Published - January 16, 2026

USDA announces January 15 national batching deadline for major NRCS conservation programs

NRCS Conservation Program Updates for NC Farmers

Published - January 4, 2026

From: NC FarmLink

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4-H Dairy Heifer Program Calendar Fundraiser

Published - November 13, 2025

From: Dairy

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Upcoming Events

Oct 30

PAT Presents: Little Pumpkin Hollow

Friday | Oct 30 | 3:00 PM — 6:00 PM 645 East Palmer Street, Raeford, NC 28376

Nov 02

4-H Homesteading Club Meeting Monday | Nov 02 | 4:00 PM — 5:00 PM 645 E Palmer St, Raeford, NC 28376, USA

Nov 03

Hoke Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Meeting Tuesday | Nov 03 | 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM 645 E Palmer St, Raeford, NC 28376, USA

Nov 03

Co-Op Quilt Club Meeting Tuesday | Nov 03 | 3:00 PM — 7:00 PM 645 E Palmer St, Raeford, NC 28376, USA

Nov 09

4-H Pot Shakers Club Meeting Monday | Nov 09 | 5:30 PM — 6:30 PM 645 E Palmer St, Raeford, NC 28376, USA

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News From NC State Extension

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Honoring the Hands That Lead: Why Recognizing Youth Development Volunteers Matters!

Published - October 28, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H

Share Your Passion: Call for Workshop Presenters at the 2027 NC 4-H Volunteer Leaders Conference!

Published - October 28, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H

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Thanksgiving Holiday Break

Published - October 28, 2026

From: Food Business

Small Ruminant Winter Webinar Series

Published - October 27, 2026

From: Goats and Sheep

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2026 North Carolina Corn Season Recap: Lessons from a Challenging Year

Published - October 27, 2026

From: Corn

Blackberry Cold Hardiness: What We’re Learning About Freeze Injury Risk in North Carolina

Published - October 27, 2026

From: Blackberry and Raspberry Information Portal

2026 Winter Management Series: Cattle Technologies

Published - October 27, 2026

From: Dairy

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North Carolina Standing Timber Prices: 3rd Quarter 2026 Overview

Published - October 26, 2026

From: Extension Forestry

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4-H Makes Memories at North Carolina State Fair

Published - October 26, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H

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Get to Know Your Eight-Legged Neighbors

Published - October 26, 2026

From: Extension Forestry

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