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Watauga County 4-H Chicken Show

Welcome back, Watauga County 4-H! Come join the youth of Watauga County and our new 4-H Agent, Susie Douglas, for …

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Poultry Processing Workshop

The N.C. Cooperative Extension, Watauga County Center is offering a Poultry Processing Workshop on Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 9:00 …

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