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How to Manage Dogfennel

Published - June 5, 2026 Read
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Connect the Plots: Celebrating Pollinators in Lee County with Yard Certifications

Published - June 2, 2026 Read
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What is Annual Knawel?

Published - May 26, 2026 Read
4-H Youth Development
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Lee McSwain Policies and Procedures

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Pollinator Haven Garden

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Gardening and Lawns in Lee County

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June Extension Newsletter - Lee County Center

News From Lee County Center

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Why You Should Remove Fruit From Your Fruit Trees

Published - May 26, 2026

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Who’s dusting my crape myrtles? Powdery mildew!

Published - May 20, 2026

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What is Small’s Ragwort?

Published - May 19, 2026

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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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4-H Engineering and Robotics Thursday | Jun 11 | 1:00 PM — 3:00 PM
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Installing New Seed Locker at Enrichment Center Thursday | Jun 11 | 2:45 PM — 3:15 PM
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News From NC State Extension

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Franklin County Five-County Beef Tour Features Grassland Partnership Participants

Published - June 10, 2026

From: Forages
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Farm Viability Grants Open Until Jun 18

Published - June 10, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
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Breathing It All In: The Power of Scent

Published - June 10, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
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Bermudagrass Athletic Field Maintenance

Published - June 8, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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Voles, Rabbits, Deer and Other Pesky Critters

Published - June 5, 2026

From: Gardening
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Right Artificial Intelligence (AI) Instructions for the Right Answers to Your Agricultural Questions

Published - June 3, 2026

From: Soil Fertility
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What Should I be doing in the Apiary this month? June

Published - June 1, 2026

From: Pollinators
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Summer 2026 Pest Update Video

Published - June 1, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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Shared Harvest: A Conversation with Melinda Roberts and Andrea Sherrill

Published - June 1, 2026

From: Local Food
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Avian Bowl and Poultry Judging Registrations Due Soon

Published - May 29, 2026

From: Poultry 4-H & Youth
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