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Microgreens for Macro-Satisfaction

Published - April 6, 2026 Read
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Learn more and get involved with the Great Southeast Pollinator Census in NC in 2026

Published - April 6, 2026 Read
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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 April!

Published - January 19, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
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From the Mountains to the Sea: the Great Southeast Pollinator Census is a success in 2025

Published - January 6, 2026

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Register for the 2026 Gardens, Lawns & Landscapes Classes

Published - November 21, 2025

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Plants for Fairy Gardens

Published - November 21, 2025

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NC Small Grain Growers Assessment Referendum

Published - November 19, 2025

From: Hertford County Center
Time to Count Insects in North Carolina on Friday August 22 and August 23 2025
Anyone Can Count Pollinators in North Carolina for the Great Southeast Pollinator Census

Published - August 13, 2025

Get to Know the Insects! Free insect identification webinar — July 10, 2025, 1–3 P.M., Zoom
Insect Identification Webinar Is Set to Help You Count in the Great Southeast Pollinator Census

Published - June 26, 2025

From: Lee County Center
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Question About USG 500 Peanut Notes No. 67 2026

Published - May 9, 2026

From: Peanut
Puncturing of a pod caused by southern corn rootworm.
Vertento Receives Label for In-Furrow Application in Peanuts Peanut Notes No. 66 2026

Published - May 9, 2026

From: Peanut
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Take the Stage at NC 4-H Congress 2026

Published - May 8, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Thrips Flight and TSWV Risk Assessment Report – May 7, 2026

Published - May 7, 2026

From: Tobacco Growers Information
Peanut plants on May 7 after planting on April 16
Peanut Stands After Early Planting Peanut Notes No. 65 2026

Published - May 7, 2026

From: Peanut
Kristi Willard receiving CALS Award
Celebrating Excellence: Kristi Willard Receives the CALS Award of Excellence for Public Service

Published - May 6, 2026

From: Family and Consumer Science Program
Forsyth County top scoring Senior Division WHEP Team (L-R): John Tyler, Lucy Mehaffey, Calloway Mehaffey, and Maggie Mehaffey.
Record Number of Youth Test Their Wildlife Knowledge

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
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2026 Sod Growers Survey

Published - May 5, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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Mosquitos Are Back . . .

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Gardening
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NC Skillathon & Livestock Judging Clinics

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program
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