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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

Published - July 28, 2026 Read
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May Heifer
Stocking Rate

Published - July 28, 2026

Peaches
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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Center Update: Elucidating the Underlying Genetics of Increased Seedling Emergence in Zoysiagrass

Published - August 12, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - August 12, 2026

Published - August 12, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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YMTS Ambassador Program

Published - August 11, 2026

From: Poultry 4-H & Youth
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A Week to Remember at 2026 State 4-H Congress

Published - August 11, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
September Broiler Processing Demo Flyer
Processing Workshop

Published - August 11, 2026

From: Poultry 4-H & Youth
Cattle Reproduction School Flyer
Northampton Cattle Repro School

Published - August 11, 2026

From: Beef
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2026- Hatchery & Incubation Workshop (NCSU-UGA) 04-05 November

Published - August 11, 2026

From: Prestage Department of Poultry Science
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Light and Pheromone Trap Captures for Caterpillar Pests- August 6

Published - August 10, 2026

From: Soybeans
Drought-stressed corn field with widespread leaf drying and browning, exposed soil, and some remaining green foliage under a partly cloudy blue sky.
Considerations for Harvesting Drought-Stressed Corn for Silage

Published - August 10, 2026

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

Published - August 10, 2026

From: Extension Gardener
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