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The Role of Home Landscapes

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Fall Treats and #ClimateWeek

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Recycling Leaves

Instead of bagging up leaves, recycle them! Composting fall leaves results in brown gold in spring. Dry, brittle leaves turn into dark, …

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Breeding Season for Small Ruminants

For some, breeding season for sheep and goats has already begun. Breeding season and reproductive management of herds and …

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Before the Leaves Fall

As the weather starts to cool off and it feels more like fall, one thing you will begin to …

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Mum Sale

N.C. Cooperative Extension in Stokes County is excited to offer our Mum Sale again this year! Proceeds from the fundraiser will …

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Calving Tool Kit

Fall calves are already starting to drop in some herds, which means that if you haven’t prepared your calving …

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Growing Radishes

Radishes are a staple in many backyard gardens. They are easy to grow, mature quickly, and take up little …

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Fall 2021 Newsletter

Check out the link below to our fall newsletter for information on programs, news, and events that N.C. Cooperative …

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An Ounce of Prevention

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