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Attend a Produce Safety Alliance Training in NC

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

Published - July 1, 2026 Read

News From Hoke County Center

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

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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
Soldiers to Agriculture NC State Extension Cumberland County purpose and healing through agriculture
Growing Second Careers for Veterans

Published - November 11, 2025

From: NC State Extension
Drought Plants - Photo by Amanda Bratcher
Combating Drought in Your Garden

Published - September 19, 2025

From: Lee County Center
Fairy Ring - Photo by Amanda Bratcher
Mushrooms in Turf: Don’t Be Afraid of the Fairy Rings

Published - August 28, 2025

From: Lee County Center
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Co-Op Quilt Club Meeting Tuesday | Sep 01 | 3:00 PM — 7:00 PM 645 E Palmer St, Raeford, NC 28376, USA
Pesticide- V Training Wednesday | Sep 02 | 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM 645 E Palmer St, Raeford, NC 28376, USA
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News From NC State Extension

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What Should I be doing in the Apiary this month? September

Published - September 1, 2026

From: Pollinators
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First Report of Tar Spot of Corn Confirmed in North Carolina

Published - August 31, 2026

From: Corn
Aerial view of fall foliage in the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina.
North Carolina’s Fall Foliage May Be Patchy, Muted and Shorter This Year

Published - August 31, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
Three women display wooden plaques bearing the inscription "2023 David Gibby Search for Excellence Award."
Strengthening the Extension Master Gardener Program through Visionary Leadership: Ashley Troth Wins National Early Career Award

Published - August 31, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
Leaf Spot in the peanut canopy
Leaf Spot and Sclerotinia Blight Advisories on August 30 Peanut Notes No. 226 2026

Published - August 30, 2026

From: Peanut
Peanuts at Rocky Mount
Pod Maturity on August 27 Peanut Notes No. 225 2026

Published - August 30, 2026

From: Peanut
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North Carolina 4-H Alumni Honored for ‘Making the Best Better’

Published - August 28, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Light and Pheromone Trap Captures for Caterpillar Pests- August 28

Published - August 28, 2026

From: Soybeans
A collage of headshots of the 5 2026 State Communications Contest Champions.
2026 State Communications Contest Results

Published - August 28, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
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Bearberry whiteflies showing up in NC blueberries

Published - August 27, 2026

From: Blueberries
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