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Cover photo for 2024 Virtual Animal Waste Classes

2024 Virtual Animal Waste Classes

2024 Virtual Animal Waste Classes November 7th 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. *Ventilation *Weed Management in Forages *Crop Pesticide Updates (2 Hours X Credit applied for) Nov …

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Homesteading Workshops

Join us on Saturday, October 5th for our homesteading basics workshops! Farm Bureau Livestock Arena 26130 Newt Rd Albemarle, NC 28001 8:30 a.m.-12:00 …

Stanly County Seed Swap.Join us at the Stanly County Agri-Civic Center in Albemarle on Thursday October 10th from 5:30PM to 7:00PM.Seed Swap Rules: All varieties must be labeled 2. Please bring something to swap 3. Minimum 5 seeds per variety 4. No noxious weeds or invasive plant species 5. Have fun!Are you an avid seed collector? Are you looking for new varieties? Do you want to share an old heirloom?In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, NC State will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Please direct accommodation requests to Andrew Pfeifer at andrew_pfeifer@ncsu.edu or to 704-983-3987. Requests can be served more effectively if notice is provided at least 2 days before the event. --

Stanly County Seed Swap 2024

Calling all Stanly County Gardeners! Are you looking to share a favorite variety you grown this year? Maybe you are …

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4-H Chicken Showmanship Clinic

Join us for a 4-H Youth Chicken Showmanship Clinic led by our Area Specialized Poultry Agent! Wednesday, September 18th at …

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4-H Fishin Rod Raffle

Stanly County 4-H Fishin’ Rod Raffle Stanly Co. 4-H is raffling two Phenix TM1 carbon fiber, bait casting, inshore saltwater series, 8ft. …

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