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Get Ready to Count! Join the 2026 Great Southeast Pollinator Census Across North Carolina

Published - August 10, 2026 Read
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Knowledge is Pollinator Power Webinar Kicks of 2026 Great Southeast Pollinator Census in NC

Published - August 7, 2026 Read
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New Zealand Awaits: Join Our 2027 Garden Adventure

Published - September 24, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
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Gardens of New Zealand Travel Study Adventure

Published - July 30, 2026

From: Extension Gardener Travel Study Adventures
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PDIC Power Outage 7/21/26

Published - July 16, 2026

From: Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
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This Online Course is all about Houseplants

Published - July 3, 2026

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Microgreens for Macro-Satisfaction

Published - April 6, 2026

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Learn more and get involved with the Great Southeast Pollinator Census in NC in 2026

Published - April 6, 2026

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PDIC Adverse Weather Closure

Published - January 23, 2026

From: Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
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Introduction to Therapeutic Horticulture: Register Now for August!

Published - January 19, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
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Small Ruminant Winter Webinar Series

Published - October 27, 2026

From: Goats and Sheep
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2026 North Carolina Corn Season Recap: Lessons from a Challenging Year

Published - October 27, 2026

From: Corn
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Blackberry Cold Hardiness: What We’re Learning About Freeze Injury Risk in North Carolina

Published - October 27, 2026

From: Blackberry and Raspberry Information Portal
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WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - October 27, 2026

Published - October 27, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
Save The Date: 2026 WINTER MANAGEMENT SERIES: CATTLE TECHNOLOGIES. December 4, 2026 10am-5pm
2026 Winter Management Series: Cattle Technologies

Published - October 27, 2026

From: Dairy
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North Carolina Standing Timber Prices: 3rd Quarter 2026 Overview

Published - October 26, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
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4-H Makes Memories at North Carolina State Fair

Published - October 26, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Get to Know Your Eight-Legged Neighbors

Published - October 26, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
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Partnering for Community Health: Lenoir County EFNEP Ready to Serve Families

Published - October 26, 2026

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
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Updates on the transition to the new Plant Disease and Insect Clinic system

Published - October 26, 2026

From: Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
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