Extension@YourService: Soil Sampling
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Photos From the 1st Annual Chatham County Spring Ag Fest
The 1st Annual Chatham County Spring Ag Fest on March 24, 2018 was a huge success with an estimated crowd …
March 2018 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
The March 2018 edition of the NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. Please share this information with anyone that has …
Qualifying Horse Show Packets and Information
Links to all 4 qualifying show entry forms and information are posted below. 2018 Qualifying Show Information West- May 5-6 Arden, NC- 2018 …
Extension@YourService: Weed Control
Several Farmers have gotten proactive in pasture and hay management this year. They have been scouting their fields, bringing …
Pasture Management Workshop in Onslow County
Onslow County Cooperative Extension is hosting a pasture management workshop on March 19 from 6:30-8:00 pm. Topics to be …
Future Stars Shine in State Cloverbud Hippology
The future champions of the NC State 4-H Hippology Contest participated in the first annual Cloverbud Hippology event held …
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