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Disaster Resources - Florence
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Help Us to Help You!
North Carolina Cooperative Extension helps create prosperity for North Carolina through programs and partnerships focused on agriculture and food, …
Understanding Agriculture: Series Introduction
The agriculture industry plays a vital role in our society. We all engage with agricultural products every single day. …
Respirator Fit Test / Medical Clearance Clinic
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New Year, New Stuff, Same Us
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Impacts - October 2017
Learn how Currituck Extension put your investment to work and made positive impacts in our community in October of …
Freshwater Flooding Performance of Container Grown Ornamentals
During the fall of 2016 following Hurricane Matthew, numerous nurseries in eastern NC experienced flooding of both container and …
Important Farm Info Ahead of Irma
Please see a news release below from the NCDA&CS, which details the temporary suspensions of the weighing of vehicles …
Currituck Agriculture Survey
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Managing Storm and Disaster Damage in Landscapes and Nurseries
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NC Green Industry Hurricane Matthew Recovery Resources
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Maple Nursery IPM Update
I had several questions related to problems with maples last week. In the process I noticed damage from maple …
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Sanctuary Vineyards Receives NC Wine Grower of Excellence Award
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Home Gardening Workshop
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