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Podcast!

Why are NC State Extension and N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services talking about rapidly developing farmland? What …

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Dormant Sprays for Fruit Trees

Dormant Sprays for Fruit Trees (emphasis on apple, pear, and peach) in Western NC: suitable for organic production -by Richard Boylan, …

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Farm Transition Tactics

William Hamilton is a 15-year veteran dealing with farmland in North Carolina, specializing in a wide array of issues …

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$5,000 Grants to 50 Farmers

In 2020 The National Young Farmers Coalition (Young Farmers) launched a new grant program to help young and beginning …

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Online Backyard Flock Series

North Carolina Cooperative Extension’s area specialized poultry agents are hosting a Backyard Flock Series starting January 27, 2021, via …

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Precision Agriculture Technology: How to Become a Commercial Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Pilot

This publication discusses flying unmanned aerial vehicles (drones, model aircraft) for commercial purposes. You'll learn …

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This publication discusses growing and harvesting head lettuce, the most important salad vegetable grown in …

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