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Vermicomposting

I met with a small-scale farmer this week and after going over a few plant questions, they invited me …

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Spotted Lanternfly Workshop

Have you heard about the Spotted lanternfly, this new invasive planthopper? The first live population of spotted lanternfly was found in …

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CANCELLED - Beekeeping Management

Have you ever installed a nuc of honeybees? Would you like to learn beekeeping management while gaining hands-on experience? …

Cover photo for CANCELLED-Stokes Garden Summit

CANCELLED-Stokes Garden Summit

Join N.C. Cooperative Extension, Stokes County Center this Spring and Learn about Growing a Garden While Managing Wildlife. This workshop …

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Pesticide Applicator Recertification

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Stokes County Center and North Carolina Department of Agriculture are partnering to teach pesticide safety to …

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