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Lincoln County Farmers Market

We are excited to announce some fresh news! N.C. Cooperative Extension, Lincoln County Center has started the weekday Farmers Market once …

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Pesticide Classes Available 2022

Heather Schronce, our Field Crops agent, is offering some local pesticide classes if you need additional credits before the …

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Need Last Minute X or V Credits?

Do you need last-minute pesticide credits? N.C. Cooperative Extension – Cleveland County Center is offering a class on Thursday, …

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Your Land, Your Legacy Workshop Series

Lincoln County Agricultural Land Owner, You are invited to a series of workshops with critical, practical information to help preserve your …

Auxin training available in Lincoln County office, Cleveland County office, and West Lincoln Library.

Auxin Training 2022

Several opportunities are being offered for Auxin Training by Heather Schronce, your area agent for Field Crops in Lincoln …

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This factsheet describes the process of making vinegar.

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Producing and Marketing Strawberries for Direct Market Operations

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Cumberland County Forestry Impacts 2016

This factsheet, part of a series on forestry impacts in North Carolina, offers information specific …

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Under Trellis Cover Crops for North Carolina Vineyards

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Collard Greens and Common Ground: A North Carolina Community Food Gardening Handbook

Community gardens have been part of the American landscape since the mid-1700s. Today, community gardens …

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Silages of Native Switchgrass and Gamagrass: Fermentation Characteristics, Nutritive Value, and Quality

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