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Linking Small Farmers to USDA”

Linking Small Farmers to USDA

In-person Class Wednesday, December 4, 20241:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. POWELL-MELVIN SERVICE CENTER450 SMITH CIRCLE, ELIZABETHTOWN, NC 28227 “Linking Small Farmers to …

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2024 Extension Gardener Series

Interested in gardening? Learn about sustainable, science-based gardening practices from North Carolina Cooperative Extension. This series emphasizes environmentally-friendly practices …

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Fall Is for Planting

As fall settles in, it’s an ideal time to plant trees and shrubs in your garden. Though spring often …

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Extension Gardening Series

You may be thinking to yourself you would like to know more about gardening, but are not really into …

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AGAware Worskshop

Are Your Farm Finances on Course? As a farmer (and CEO of your business), managing your finances can be …

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Master Gardener's PLANT SALE

SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2024 8:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Robeson County Farmers Market 3rd St. and Water St.Downtown Lumberton Perennials, Succulents Herbs Vegetables Assorted Decorative Pots Garden …

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Rain Gardens Explained

Do you have gutters on your house? Or maybe a path of erosion through your lawn from rain leaving …

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