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All pesticide license holders: complete C&T Standards Update Training by July 1, 2025. Scan QR.

NCDA&CS REQUIRED Pesticide Certification & Training Standards Update

Due to the 2024 EPA update to applicator certification procedures, NCDA&CS; has developed a mandatory one-hour video titled "NCDA&CS; Required Pesticide Certification & Training Standards Update."…

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Starting Your Vegetable Garden

Starting Your Vegetable Garden WorkshopMay 13, 2026 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.At the Stokes County Cooperative Extension office located on 700 N. Main Street, Danbury, NC 27016.For new and experienced…

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New Stokes County Homesteaders Group!

Are you a homesteader or interested in homesteading? This group will provide education, discussion and support from members on farming and other issues affecting homesteaders! No registration…

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NC Small Grain Growers Assessment Referendum

NC Small Grain Growers Association Referendum Voting DetailsDate: Thursday, December 4th, 2025Time: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Polling Location: N.C. Cooperative Extension – Stokes County Center. 700 N.…

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Blueberry Bushes in the Landscape

Blueberries are a perennial bush that thrive in low soil pH (4.8 is optimal for Rabbiteye blueberries which generally do the best in our area). It’s important to take a soil test every 2 to 3 years…

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New Stokes County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Training!

If you like gardening, volunteering in the community, and making new friends, consider becoming an Extension Master Gardener volunteer. We are a dedicated group of gardeners that enjoys making a…

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NC AgVentures Offers Grant Opportunity for Family Farms!

NC AgVentures, a NC State Extension program provides grants to NC farmers and non-profit community groups that work with family farms, for agricultural project ideas that will increase farm profits.…

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Organic High Tunnel Production Workshop and Farm Tour

Join Stokes County Cooperative Extension and CFSA at Plum Granny Farm in King, NC on December 4, 2025 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm for an in-depth exploration of high tunnel production and organic…

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Private Applicator V and X Training

Join us for a Private Applicator License Training - V and X CreditsFebruary 18, 20269:00 am to 11:00 am (V Credits) 12:00 pm - 1:45 pm (X Credits)N.C. Cooperative Extension, Stokes County Center700…

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Making Hay Versus Buying Hay

The majority of all livestock producers in Stokes County would be considered on the smaller end of the production scale, thus it makes sense to purchase hay rather than to make your own. "Hay…