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Over the past few years, Matt Bertone (a NCSU entomologist) and a couple of his peers conducted a project …
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Everyone loves a good mystery. I can really enjoy a good mystery murder movie, trying to discover “whodunit” before …
4-H Goes High Tech
If the first thought that comes into your head when you hear 4-H is a green four-leaf clover with …
The Thanks of Christmas
My first article this year was about telling your 4-H story. To that end, I received several wonderful stories …
Winter Weeds and Soil Compaction
Most children are writing their Christmas lists this time of the year. I am sure if farmers are making …
Safe Stocking Stuffer Ideas
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Start the New Year With New Family Fitness Goals
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Free Well Water Testing
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Get Local This Holiday Season
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Tradition Versus Food Safety
We had a large chicken pen and coop when I was a child. We collected eggs and enjoyed the …
Disaster Relief for Farmers
November has arrived, and with it comes the new time change, cooler weather (hopefully), and reminders of all we …
Hurricane Florence Agricultural Program of 2018
On October 15, 2018, the North Carolina General Assembly established the Hurricane Florence Agricultural Disaster Program of 2018, a …
What Better Time to Fall Back Into Helping Others Than Fall?
Imagine, YOU, a 4-H spin club volunteer. This phenomenal opportunity will benefit you, local youth, and the community. Volunteering …
“Substantial Damage” and “Substantial Improvement”: What Do They Mean, and How Can They Impact You?
If you live in a flood zone and sustained damage to your home, the terms “substantial damage” and “substantial …
Yuck! Is It Polluted?
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Flood Damage to Forest Stands
The flooding that has resulted from Hurricane Florence in much of North Carolina may have significant impact on forested …
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