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Jumping Worms

November 1, 2021

Compost bins
Compost Bin Discounts!

March 15, 2021

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Thinking of Starting a Larger Composting Project?

December 2, 2016

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Syngenta Will No Longer Manufacture and Distribute Gramoxone After 2026 Peanut Notes No. 22 2026

March 4, 2026

From: Peanut
Navigating Your
Food Business: 
A Success Series
Kickstart Your Food Business: Navigating the Support Network

March 4, 2026

From: Food Safety Repository
The Gramoxone SL 3.0 trade name as shown on the label.
Syngenta to Stop Selling Gramoxone

March 4, 2026

From: Cotton
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2026 Soybean Data Webinar

March 4, 2026

From: Official Variety Testing
Loblolly pine strobili
Yellow Dust: Navigating the North Carolina Pine Pollen Season

March 4, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
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All Pesticide License Holders

March 3, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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Make Your Mark on March 25 — NC State Day of Giving

March 3, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
A barrel found in the woods in eastern North Carolina
Tribute to Dr John Van Duyn Peanut Notes No. 21 2026

March 3, 2026

From: Peanut
Ear of grain corn at physiological maturity prior to harvest. The shuck is pulled back with the ear beneath displayed
2026 Corn Data Webinar

March 3, 2026

From: Official Variety Testing
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Food Truck Boot Camp Fuels WNC Small Business: A Conversation with Laura Lauffer

March 2, 2026

From: Local Food
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