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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 …

2025 Beekeeping School

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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Overeating Disease

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