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2021 Agriculture Careers Video for 4-H Friday
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Small Farms Week 4-H Events and Activities!
N.C. A&T State University is celebrating Small Farms Week, March 21-27, 2021, with a variety of virtual workshops and events. Granville county 4-H …
Food & Nutrition Programs
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2021 Four County 4-H Poultry Show and Sale
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Granville/Person County Master Gardener Training
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Backyard Agriculture 101
As we all try to adjust to our new lifestyles caused by COVID-19, N.C. Cooperative Extension is providing new …
Produce Safety Training for Farmers: Friday, April 3
Are you getting questions about cleaning and sanitizing from your customers dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic? NC State Extension’s …
Soil Testing - NCDA&CS Agronomic Lab Modifications
In response to COVID-19, beginning March 30, 2020, the N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services labs will only …
Pop-Up Grocery Store Tour
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North Carolina Blueberry Council Website for Consumers
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