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North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner recently announced COVID-19 assistance for Farmers Markets and Food Hubs. For more information on this …
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Many local businesses, churches, and roadside stands are fully embracing the cooler weather and the fun aspects of Fall …
Hazardous Waste Collection Day Scheduled
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Unsolicited Foreign Seeds Arriving in the Mail -- Do Not Plant
NC Residents warned not to plant unsolicited foreign seed sent to them. The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services released …
Free Milk Give Away
In partnership with The Dairy Alliance, Borden, Cooperative Extension, and Horizon Church there will be a FREE milk giveaway …
2020 Iredell County Agricultural Fair -- Canceled
With the full support of commissioners, Kiwanis, the County Manager’s office, and the N.C. Cooperative Extension of Iredell County …
Iredell-Informed June Edition Now Available
Check out the June Edition of “Iredell-Informed”– this month with a focus on Dairy! Iredell-Informed June 2020 Remember this edition …
Side-by-Side Comparison: Asian Murder Hornet
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May Edition of "Iredell-Informed" Newsletter
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Count on Me NC
Count On Me NC As North Carolina’s restaurants, hotels, attractions, and businesses reopen after the COVID-19 stay-at-home order, Count On …
USDA Announces Coronavirus Food Assistance Program for Farmers
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MED Instead of MEDS Class Series
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State Farmers Markets Continue to Encourage Social Distancing
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It's Strawberry Season
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DHHS Launches "Know Your W's" Campaign
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NCDA&CS and Farm Bureau Discuss North Carolina's Food Supply and Essential Food Workers
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Check Out Our NEW Newsletter Archives Page
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Victory Gardens: 100 Years Later, Still Important
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