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Community
"No Empty Bowl" Project of Lenoir County
The “No Empty Bowl” Project of Lenoir County COVID-19 has been hard on all of us–in one way or another. If …
NC Restaurants Feeding Kids Initiative
Are you a restaurant, catering company or foodservice operation interested in helping feed kids in need during COVID-19 school …
Two Watersnakes Seen at Onslow Discovery Gardens
As the weather warms, snake sightings will become much more common. We have 38 varieties of snakes in NC, …
Choosing and Using Edible Flowers
Enjoy the Flavor, Color, and Texture That Flowers Can Bring to Food. “Choosing and Using Edible Flowers” by Cyndi …
Best Methods to Follow When Submitting an Email Photo for Aquatic Plant ID
It can be very frustrating when trying to get an aquatic plant identified by emailing a photo – both …
Aquatic Plants Are Already Active
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New Kale Publication: Grow It, Eat It!
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Troubleshooting Strawberry Problems
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2020 Census
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Recent snow and ice storms have caused extensive damage to trees. Consider hiring a certified arborist to help assess …
All About Poinsettias
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CCA Training, December 10-12
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Alligatorweed Thrips for Alligatorweed Control
There is a new to North Carolina management strategy for alligatorweed control. Alligatorweed (Alternanthera philoxeroides) is an invasive aquatic …
Southeast Regional Tour Stop Three at Roberts Farm in Robeson County
Based on 2017 USDA figures 34% of North Carolina’s total corn and soybean production takes place in 18 southeastern …
Is It - or Isn't It - a Brown Recluse Spider?
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Tractor Talks Safety Presentation Tools
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