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Agricultural Disaster Relief Program Extends Deadline to December 20
N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services has announced that the N.C. General Assembly has voted to extend the …
Storm Damage Relief for Standing Forage - Application Deadline December 10
Pasture-based livestock producers within eligible counties with damage to standing forage as a result of Hurricane Florence and/or Tropical …
Additional Counties May Be Eligible for Agricultural Disaster Assistance
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North Carolina Youth Legislative Assembly
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Storm Damage Relief Program Update for Pastures
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Most fiber is like other carbohydrates, made up of many glucose molecules. However, fiber does not break down into …
Farmer Disaster Assistance Webinar – 10-31-2018
N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, along with NC State Extension and FSA, are announcing a program to …
Tips and Tools to Maintain Your Weight During the Holidays
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, can you believe it? This time of year we are busy making holiday …
New Processor Acknowledgment Letter Issued
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) in conjunction with the NC Industrial Hemp Commission has …
Test Soil Now to Avoid New Peak-Season Testing Fee
In today’s economy, consumers are always looking for ways to save money. One of the most practical ways to …
Youth in Action Application Closing Today, Oct. 22, 2018
The 2019 4-H Youth in Action Awards application closes today! If you are, or know, a 4-Her between 16-19, …
Following These Five Steps Can Help You Feel Happier
You probably don’t need research to tell you we’re living in a stressful time. A recent survey by the …
Time to Make Your Winter Feed Plan
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