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NCDA&CS Weigh Scale Day at King Farmers Market

Opportunity for all farmers/producers to get their annual weigh scale certification through the NC Department of Agriculture. NCDA personnel will be on hand from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm on Wednesday, June…

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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 Forsyth County, North Carolina, near the border with Guilford…

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Nickels for Know-How Referendum

The Stokes County Nickels for Know-How Referendum will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2022.Emily Cope, County Extension Director, stated that one polling place has been established in the County.…

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Riding the Wave of Fertilizer Prices

It's no secret that fertilizer prices have sky-rocketed recently. With increasing prices, it's important to use every tool available to ensure the proper amount of fertilizer is purchased and applied…

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Don't Forget About Lime

Soil fertility is critical to any forage-based livestock operation. Without proper nutrient availability to forage plants, they cannot grow, and will not produce sufficient feed for…

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How to Soil Your Undies: A Soil Science Project

In recent years, it has been emphasized over and over that soil is alive. This has been said to everyone from elementary school students to senior cattle producers. However, it's hard to believe some…

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NC AgVentures Grant: Grant Opportunity for Family Farms

NC AgVentures is an NC State Extension program that provides grants to North Carolina family farms and community organizations that support family farms, to develop new and innovative agricultural…

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Weekly Spotlight: Foothills Farm and Foothills Farm Festival

Foothills Farm and Foothills Farm Festival Our Family is the 7th and 8th generation on our family farm. Many of the structures on our farm are over one hundred years old. Our farm currently producers…

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Calibrating a No-Till Drill

The time to plant summer annual forages has arrived! Before planting, watch this quick video to learn how to calibrate a no-till drill. Calibrating a seeding drill before planting ensures that the…

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The Payroll Protection Program May Surprise You

By now, I hope that all producers in Stokes County are aware of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) and the impact it has on livestock producers. Most will have also heard of the Payroll…