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Winter Weeds and Soil Compaction
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Disaster Relief for Farmers
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Florence Lands Another Gut Punch
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Cooperative Extension Helps Small Farmers Learn About New Programs
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An Inside Glance Into the Power of N.C. Cooperative Extension
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Small Farms Keep Agriculture Moving Forward
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Longleaf Pine Resource Meetings
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More Extension Programs at NC State University
- Biological and Agricultural Engineering
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- Fisheries and Pond Management Extension
- NC State Stream Restoration Program
- Stormwater Engineering Group
- Water Quality and Waste Management Programs in Biological and Agricultural Engineering
Newsletters
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- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2017, February
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2017, September
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2018, February
- The Power of Extension Newsletter, 2018 - September
Partnerships and Organizations
- NC Dept of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Air Quality
- NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance
- SaveWaterNC.org - Water Conservation Tips
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