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What is Small’s Ragwort?

Published - May 19, 2026 Read
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ONLINE Pollinator Plant Sale is LIVE!

Published - April 17, 2026 Read
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Who’s dusting my crape myrtles? Powdery mildew!

Published - May 20, 2026 Read
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Lee McSwain Policies and Procedures

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May All Your Weeds Be Wildflowers

Published - May 12, 2026

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How to Manage White Clover

Published - May 11, 2026

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Don’t Let the Grubs Bug You: A Guide to Healthy Turf

Published - May 5, 2026

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Snapshot to Science: Navigating the World of Plant ID Apps

Published - April 28, 2026

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Managing Pastures During a Drought

Published - April 27, 2026

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Celebrating the Lee County Master Gardener Volunteers: 30 Years Continued

Published - April 21, 2026

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Celebrating the Lee County Master Gardener Volunteers: 30 Years Young and Still Growing!

Published - April 14, 2026

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Preserving North Carolina’s Farmland

Published - April 9, 2026

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News From NC State Extension

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2026 Dr. Kim Ingold 4-H Photography Contest

Published - May 20, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Warm-Season Grass Green Up and Managing Turfgrass under Drought Conditions

Published - May 18, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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Woodland Owner Survey

Published - May 15, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
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Fall 2026 (August-December) Pesticide Safety Schools

Published - May 14, 2026

From: Pesticide Safety
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New Online Wildlife Damage Management Advisor Course Available

Published - May 13, 2026

From: Pesticide Safety
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Take the Stage at NC 4-H Congress 2026

Published - May 8, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Forsyth County top scoring Senior Division WHEP Team (L-R): John Tyler, Lucy Mehaffey, Calloway Mehaffey, and Maggie Mehaffey.
Record Number of Youth Test Their Wildlife Knowledge

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
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2026 Sod Growers Survey

Published - May 5, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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Mosquitos Are Back . . .

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Gardening
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NC Skillathon & Livestock Judging Clinics

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program
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