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Waterlogging and Turfgrass

With all the rain coming our way these days — the following article from NC State Extension TurfFiles can …

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Plant Sale

Order form Checks or exact cash accepted for payment. Mail to: N.C. Cooperative Extension of Iredell County, PO Box 311 …

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NC Agritunity Goes Virtual in 2021!!

2021 Virtual NC Agritunity Conference Thursday, February 11, 2021 90:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Registration is available now! For more information visit our NC …

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ServSafe: Food Safety Manager Training

This 2-day class covers contamination, hygiene, time and temperature control, food-borne illness, allergens, and cleaning and sanitizing. Register today! About this …

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NC Farm School 2021

2021 Classroom Meetings Schedule February 2nd, 16th March 2nd, 16th April 6th, 20th May 4th, 18th Classroom business planning sessions are Tuesdays on the …

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Wheat Production Series

Pre-Plant Strategies for Wheat September 25, 2020, form 8 to 9 a.m. Register: https://tinyurl.com/Wheat2020Part1 For more information please contact the N.C. Cooperative …

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Best Management Practices for Agricultural Nutrients

This factsheet for farmers describes ways to control the harmful effects of excess nutrients while …

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Producing and Marketing Strawberries for Direct Market Operations

This booklet provides an overview of production costs and marketing strategies that growers should consider …

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Southern Bacterial Wilt of Tomato

Southern bacterial wilt of tomatoes is addressed in this factsheet.

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Septoria Leaf Spot of Tomato

This factsheet covers the identification and control of septoria leaf spot of tomatoes.

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Phorid Flies

Phorid flies are small flies that breed in moist, decaying organic matter and can be …

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Brown Spot of Soybean

Brown spot is a common pathogen in soybeans in North Carolina. Symptoms from brown spot …