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Damon Pollard Named County Extension Director for Burke Center

Published - June 26, 2026 Read
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Growing Community Through the Donation Station

Published - June 26, 2026 Read
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Fruits and Vegetables to Expect in July

Published - June 26, 2026 Read
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News From Burke County Center

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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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Wood for You and Your Community Workshop

Published - July 1, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
An azalea in bloom.
Lace Bugs in Azaleas

Published - June 26, 2026

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Dealing with Pinkeye

Published - June 26, 2026

Fruits and Vegetables that are in season during the month of June.
What's in Season during June?

Published - June 2, 2026

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4-H Summer Fun

Published - May 29, 2026

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Meet Tracey Hall, No Stranger to Extension

Published - May 29, 2026

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Managing Deer in Residential Neighborhoods

Published - May 27, 2026

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News From NC State Extension

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Resources for Drought Management Webinar

Published - July 10, 2026

From: Beef
Color Coded Drought Map of NC showing most of the state in moderate to Exceptional drought. With North Central and South Central the driest
Landscape Tips for Drought

Published - July 8, 2026

From: Gardening
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WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - July 8, 2026

Published - July 8, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
Joanna Radford and Surry County CES Staff
Supporting Farms, Inspiring Youth: A Conversation with Joanna Radford

Published - July 6, 2026

From: Local Food
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Light and Pheromone Trap Captures for Caterpillar Pests

Published - July 6, 2026

From: Soybeans
Symptoms of GLS on a wet leaf
GLS and Bitter Rot Meeting: July 9, 2026

Published - July 6, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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This Online Course is all about Houseplants

Published - July 3, 2026

From: Extension Gardener
Symptoms of Glomerella leaf spot on apple leaves
Apple Disease Update: Week of July 1, 2026

Published - July 1, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
Close-up of brown weevil (plum curculio) on sandy soil
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - July 1, 2026

Published - July 1, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
Hive of honey bees with bees clustered and hanging on the front or 'bearding' due to extremely high daytime temperature.
What Should I be doing in the apiary this month? July

Published - July 1, 2026

From: Pollinators
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