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

Published - August 10, 2026 Read

Knowledge is Pollinator Power Webinar Kicks of 2026 Great Southeast Pollinator Census in NC

Published - August 7, 2026 Read

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This Online Course is all about Houseplants

Published - July 3, 2026 Read

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

Published - January 6, 2026

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Published - November 21, 2025

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Light and Pheromone Trap Captures for Caterpillar Pests- August 28

Published - August 28, 2026

From: Soybeans

2026 Apple Maturity Program [8.25.26]

Published - August 28, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples

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Splitworm Reports in NC Tobacco

Published - August 28, 2026

From: Tobacco Growers Information

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2026 State Communications Contest Results

Published - August 28, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry

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Bearberry whiteflies showing up in NC blueberries

Published - August 27, 2026

From: Blueberries

SDBII Agritourism Tour in KY - Register Now

Published - August 27, 2026

From: Dairy

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2026 NC 4-H'ers Excel at APHA & AQHYA World Contests

Published - August 27, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry

2026 NCSU Introductory Horse Judging Short Course

Published - August 27, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry

Specialty Equipment and Business Planning SDBII Grant Cycle Now OPEN!

Published - August 27, 2026

From: Dairy

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Virtual Help Sessions Offered for Online Project Records

Published - August 27, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H

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