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Basil Downy Mildew Found in North Carolina
We received a confirmed report of basil downy mildew in North Carolina. Growers are advised to actively scout for …
Vegetable Production Update- June 8, 2018
From Dr. Amanda Strayer-Scherer (Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Plant Pathology, Tomatoes) and Inga Meadows (Extension Associate, Plant Pathology Specialist) Background: The …
Tomato Palooza- July 19
What’s it about… Tomato Tasting Contests: Best flavor, Largest, Most unique, Best Tomato Dish Tomato Growing Tips Seminar Open to all! All entries received …
Notice for the Rural Cooperative Development Grant Applications Released
Notice for the fiscal year 2018 Rural Cooperative Development Grant (RCDG) program was published in the Federal Register on Wednesday, May …
Section 18 Emergency Exemption Approved for Transform in Cotton-Plant Bugs
Effective June 15, 2018 and expiring October 30, 2018, Transform has been approved for use in cotton as an …
June Issue of Cattle Call Newsletter
Please see the link below to read the latest edition of the Cattle Call Newsletter. June 2018 Cattle Call …
Feeder Calf Sale Results 6/07/18
Please find below the results of the feeder calf sale held June 7 at the Stanly County Livestock Market. …
May Issue of Cattle Call Newsletter
Please see the link below to read the latest edition (May 2018) of the Cattle Call Newsletter. May 2018 Cattle …
Stanly County Spring Ag Tour
On Friday, April 20, 2018, Cooperative Extension hosted an agricultural tour of Stanly County. This annual event allows Stanly …
April 2018 Issue of Cattle Call
Please see the link below to read the latest issue of the Cattle Call. In this issue Allison Brown of Alexander County …
Feeder Calf Sale Results 3/15/2018
Please find below the results of the feeder calf sale held March 15 at the Stanly County Livestock Market. …
March 2018 Issue of Cattle Call
To read the latest issue of the Cattle Call Newsletter, please see the link below. March ’18 Issue of Cattle …
February 2018 Issue of Cattle Call Newsletter
To read the latest issue of the Cattle Call Newsletter, please see the link below. Phil Rucker has written …
4-H Plant Sale 2018...Win a $150 Japanese Maple!
Download the Order Form and Sales Brochure ….or view them …
Stanly County Cattlemen's Association 2018 Annual Scholarship
Please see below to view the cover letter and application for the Stanly County Cattlemen’s Association 2018 Annual Scholarship. …
January 2018 Issue of Cattle Call Newsletter
Please see below to read the latest issue of the Cattle Call Newsletter, which is the result of a …
Pruning Workshop (Feb. 18th)- Fruit Trees and Small Fruits
Please contact 704-694-2915 OR 704-283-3830 if you plan to …
Farm Fresh Ventures and Sally's Kitchen
Here, Sally McNeil, the Family and Consumer Science Agent with Union County Cooperative Extension has pt together a video …
March Issue of Turnrows
The March issue of Turnrows is now available. Please see the link below for more …
Local Food Hub Launched, Taking Subscription Orders
FFVSubscriptionForm2013 A multi county, two state partnerships of local agricultural producers and Cooperative Extension Agents has finally launched and is …
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