2014 Southern Region Extension Master Gardener Conference, Oct 21-24
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Animal Food Safety Qualified Individual Training Now Online
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NC 4-H Summer 2020 Virtual Camp Out
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Freezer Meals Workshop - POSTPONED
POSTPONED to a later date! June 24, 2020 – 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. and June 25, 2020 – 5:30–7:30 p.m. …
COVID-19 Food Safety Resources
COVID-19 has impacted agriculture large and small from every angle, from the temporary closing of restaurants, addressing labor health …
Registration Open for FREE NC 4-H Summer CAMP OUT! 2020
REGISTER FOR THE CAMP OUT! Registration closes on June 12. Click to view the schedule and session descriptions Registration closes on June …
Anson County Local Food and Farms
NC also has one of the most robust farmers market networks in the country, with over 230 markets and …
NC Restaurants Feeding Kids Initiative
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A Letter From Commissioner of Agriculture, Steven Troxler to the Agricultural Community
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Choosing and Using Edible Flowers
Enjoy the Flavor, Color, and Texture That Flowers Can Bring to Food. “Choosing and Using Edible Flowers” by Cyndi …
New Kale Publication: Grow It, Eat It!
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Troubleshooting Strawberry Problems
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2019 Pull for Youth Events Raise Over $100,000 for North Carolina 4-H and FFA
On Friday, February 7, 2020, representatives from AgCarolina Farm Credit, Cape Fear Farm Credit, and Carolina Farm Credit presented a …
Annual 4-H Clover Crawl
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2020 Census
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Woodland Stewards - a Regional Extension Program for Landowners!
Anson County Woodland Owners! Come learn about managing your woodlands in this four part course offered by Anson Cooperative …
2020 4-H Online Re-Enrollment
It’s time to re-enroll your child in Anson County 4-H for 2020. Visit 4HOnline to access your family profile. …
Sustainable Forestry and African American Land Retention Program Receives USDA Forest Service 2019 Regional Forester’s Honor Award
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Storm Damage to Trees
Recent snow and ice storms have caused extensive damage to trees. Consider hiring a certified arborist to help assess …
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