Newcastle Disease Found in CA Backyard Birds
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently announced that 4 more cases of virulent Newcastle disease …
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Summer Food Preservation Workshops 2018
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Food Preservation Workshops - May 2018
May 15, 2018 9:00 – 11:00 am at the Burke County Agricultural Building Canning Jams & Jellies This class will focus on …
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