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Land of the Giants!

As fall quickly approaches, the town of Robbinsville has been overtaken by giant pumpkins thanks to the generosity of …

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Big Day at the Fair!

Local beekeeper Alan Wamsley recently won both first place and “Best in Show” for his light sourwood honey at …

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Tomato Taste Test Results

North Carolina Cooperative Extension would like to thank everyone who stopped by the Graham County Farmer’s Market this past …

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On the Lookout for Pinkeye

Now that hot, humid weather is gaining a foothold here in the mountains, cattle producers need to keep a …

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Canton Livestock Spring Update

Registration is required! Call (828) 884-3109 for more information. June 4, 2021, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. WNC Regional Livestock …

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WNC Hemp Growers Meeting

Western North Carolina Extension personnel have organized a virtual hemp growers meeting for the evening of February 17, 2021. …

Making Butter at Home

Making butter at home is easier than you think. Watch this short video to learn how to make butter …

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Forages for Horse Owners Series

Three-class series. You may register for one, two, or all three classes. December 10, 2020 — Feeding Hay January 14, 2021 …

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Producing and Marketing Strawberries for Direct Market Operations

This booklet provides an overview of production costs and marketing strategies that growers should consider …

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Cumberland County Forestry Impacts 2016

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This publication discusses research on under trellis cover crops at a North Carolina commercial vineyard …

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Collard Greens and Common Ground: A North Carolina Community Food Gardening Handbook

Community gardens have been part of the American landscape since the mid-1700s. Today, community gardens …

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This publication outlines and describes core concepts of risk that are used in various environmental, …

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Silages of Native Switchgrass and Gamagrass: Fermentation Characteristics, Nutritive Value, and Quality

This bulletin publishes the results of eight experiments that addressed aspects of nutritive value and …

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Conectando NC: Manteniendonos Informados y Conectados Usando Nuestros Celulares (Connecting NC: Staying Informed and Connected Using Your Smartphone)

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