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2021 Extension Gardener Series

2021 Extension Gardener Series October 7–November 8, 2021, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. O. P. Owens Agriculture Center 455 Caton Road, Lumberton Interested in gardening? …

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Seed Saving 101

Have you ever had a favorite fruit or vegetable and wanted to save its seed? Come and find out …

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A New Chapter

Seventeen years ago, Everett Davis introduced me as the newest Extension agent in the County; I was beginning my …

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ServSafe Managers Food Safety

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Virtual AgriShops

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Muscadine Culture and Pruning Workshop

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