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Backyard Poultry Winter Care

As we have another chilly week here are a few pointers to make sure your backyard flock is staying …

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Lee County Muscadine Pruning 2024

N.C. Cooperative Extension – Lee County Center is excited to partner with local muscadine grower, AK Griffin, in Broadway …

Christmas Trees in Agriculture

With Christmas right around the corner it is time to talk about an important industry in North Carolina. Christmas …

Learn more about our upcoming workshop for current and aspiring farmers on marketing!

Upcoming Workshop: Marketing for Farmers

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Land & Legacy Planning

The most recent United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Census shows that the average age of farmers continues to …

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