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Damon Pollard Named County Extension Director for Burke Center

Published - June 26, 2026 Read
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How to Tell If a Watermelon Is Ripe Every Time

Published - July 28, 2026 Read
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Oats as Emergency Forage

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Published - July 28, 2026

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Fruits and Vegetables to Expect in August

Published - July 28, 2026

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Back-to-School Supply Drives and Community Resources For August

Published - July 28, 2026

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Preserve Plan and Prosper: Protecting Farm and Forest Resources in North Carolina

Published - July 10, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
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Growing Community Through the Donation Station

Published - June 26, 2026

Fruits and Vegetables
Fruits and Vegetables to Expect in July

Published - June 26, 2026

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Lace Bugs in Azaleas

Published - June 26, 2026

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Dealing with Pinkeye

Published - June 26, 2026

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Pickin in the Pines Benefit Concert

Published - July 31, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Cucumber downy mildew confirmed in Haywood County, NC

Published - July 31, 2026

From: Vegetable Production
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Youth Excel at 2026 State 4-H Presentation Finals

Published - July 30, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Drought Resources for Livestock and Forages

Published - July 30, 2026

From: Beef
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The Grounded Table Webinar Series

Published - July 30, 2026

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2026 Apple Maturity Program [7.28.26]

Published - July 30, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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Center Update: Assessing Turfgrass Resistance to Ground Pearls

Published - July 29, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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Light and Pheromone Trap Captures for Caterpillar Pests- July 29

Published - July 29, 2026

From: Soybeans
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Updates on Turfgrass Disease Management in NC

Published - July 28, 2026

From: Turf Pathology
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Invasive Yellow-legged Hornet Confirmed in North Carolina

Published - July 28, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms
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