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NC AgVentures Grant Opportunity for Farmers
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USDA to Provide Additional Direct Assistance to Farmers and Ranchers Impacted by the Coronavirus
The USDA just announced an additional $14 billion for agricultural producers who continue to face market disruptions and associated costs because of …
NC State Team Finds Solution for Sweetpotato Problem
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FDA Announces Key FSMA Rule to Advance Traceability of Foods
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New Toolbox Helps Dairy Farmers Navigate CFAP
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Sweet Potato, Tobacco, Hemp and Christmas Tree Growers Eligible for CFAP 2 Assistance
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Welcome to the Team Dr. Justin G. A. Whitehill!
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Kenosha, Wisconsin Farmer Plants Two Million Sunflowers to Make People Smile
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EDEN 2020 Annual Meeting
Extension Disaster Education Network Annual Meeting Online September 22–25, 2020 What is Annual Meeting? EDEN’s Annual Meeting is an opportunity for extension professionals …
Women's Lunch & Learn: Setting Your Forest Management Objectives
Mark your calendar for our Women’s Lunch and Learn webinar, Setting Your Forest Management Objectives, on October 6, 2020, …
During Stressful Times, Protect Yourself From Scammers
September is National Disaster Preparedness Month. As if a pandemic wasn’t enough, add an earth quake, forest fires, floods, and …
Welcome to the Team Dr. Kelly Oten!
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Kelly Oten to the NC State Extension Forestry Team! Dr. Kelly Oten is an …
Funding Will Help Cover Some of the Costs for Organic Certification
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Food Safety and Disaster Preparedness Resources
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Hope4NC Helpline Available for COVID-19, Hurricane Stress
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