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A Very Local Holiday Festival

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2024 8:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. O.P. OWENS AGRICULTURE CENTER 455 CATON ROAD LUMBERTON, NC Local arts and Craft vendors Fresh …

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Virtual Workshop for Small Farmers

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical University is asking for NC small farmer participation in a Virtual Workshop for Small …

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2025 Beginner Beekeeper School

Introduction to Beekeeping Benefits of Beekeeping Life Inside the Honey Bee Hive Apprehensions and Decisions Basic Equipment for Beekeepers Obtaining and Installing Honey Bees Opening …

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2024 Fall Livestock Newsletter

The October 2024 Fall Livestock Newsletter is now available! To read all the latest livestock news, click the image below …

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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