63rd Annual Farm City Banquet November 1, 2018 - Tickets on Sale Now
The 63rd Annual Farm City Banquet will be held on Thursday, November 1, 2018, at 6 p.m. at the Boone …
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Deer Butchering & Processing Workshop at Watauga Extension October 6, 2018
The Watauga office of the NC Cooperative Extension will offer a deer butchering and processing workshop on Saturday, October …
High Country Grown Marketing Initiative Launched to Find Restaurants That Source Locally
Restaurants that truly care about the quality of their menu offerings use the freshest ingredients possible. Now, it will …
BRWIA Farm Tours June 16 & July 14, 2018
BRWIA Farm Tours 6/16 and 7/14 Blue Ridge Women In Agriculture is excited about the newly designed Farm Tour this …
Garden Hand Tool Selection, Sharpening and Maintenance Workshop - May 21, 2018
5/21, 3:00-6:00 p.m.: Garden Hand Tool Selection, Sharpening, and Maintenance Workshop – Boone From the smallest yard or garden to some …
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