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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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Overeating Disease

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Extension Gardening Series

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Pesticide Disposal Collection Day

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