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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

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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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Organic Soil Health Field School: Train-the-Trainer

Published - August 7, 2026

From: Soil Management
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Yellow-legged hornet update

Published - August 7, 2026

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

Published - August 7, 2026

From: Extension Gardener
Recipients selected through the 2026 AIRE (Application, Interview, Resume, and Essay) process pose for a group photo during North Carolina 4-H Congress after being announced as delegates to represent the state at National 4-H Congress.
Announcing the 2026 National 4-H Trip Winners

Published - August 7, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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2026 Apple Maturity Program [8.4.26]

Published - August 6, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - August 6, 2026

Published - August 6, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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Center Update: Elucidating Herbicide Resistance in Turfgrass Systems

Published - August 5, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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August Newsletter for NC Alternative Crops & Organics Program

Published - August 5, 2026

From: New Crops & Organics
Symptoms of Frogeye Leaf Spot on young 'Rome Beauty' apple leaves
Apple Disease Update: Week of August 4, 2026

Published - August 4, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
Early embryonic development in Beef Cows
Research Update - Supplementing Rumen-Inert Unsaturated Fatty Acids Plus Rumen-Protected Choline During Breeding

Published - August 4, 2026

From: Beef
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