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Growing Microgreens

Join our Agriculture & Natural Resources Agent, Bryan Hartman, and learn about growing microgreens. If you have questions about growing …

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Dodging Dogfennel

Dogfennel, a warm season perennial with the distinct scent of fennel, can be found growing throughout Stokes County. While …

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Hydroponic Gardening

Join our Agriculture & Natural Resources Agent, Bryan Hartman, and learn about hydroponics. If you have questions about hydroponic gardening, …

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Stokes Pumpkin Trial

Growing, harvesting, and storing pumpkins – there’s a lot to know and learn! Follow the N.C. Cooperative Extension – Stokes County …

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Blackberry Research Trial

The blackberries have experienced tremendous growth because of our recent warm weather. You can already see the genetic differences …

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Mushroom Production

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Stokes County Center will be hosting a Mushroom Production workshop. Join us for a hands-on workshop to …

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Bees and Pesticides

With everything growing from crops, gardens, and weeds, it might be time to start using some pesticides. Depending on …

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Preliminary Evaluation of NC Strawberry Cultivars For Susceptibility to Neopestalotiopsis Leaf and Fruit Rot

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Precision Agriculture Technology: How to Become a Commercial Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Pilot

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Abbreviated Guide to Creating a Livestock Food Safety Plan Under the Preventive Controls for Animal Food (PCAF) Rule

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A Step-by-Step Approach to Pruning Carlos Muscadine Grapevines

This review presents the key steps involved in pruning a mature Carlos vine for maximum …

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Anthracnose of Pepper

This vegetable pathology factsheet describes the identification and treatment of anthracnose of pepper.

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Growing Asparagus in a Home Garden

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Mini-Gardening

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Bean Sprouts and Other Vegetable Seed Sprouts

Sprouts from mung bean (Phaseolus aureus) have been used for food since ancient times. These …