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Soil, Water & Air
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Sampson County Friends of Horticulture 2020
The Sampson County Friends of Horticulture are a series of classes and hands-on workshops designed to help beginner and …
Spiders... Big Spiders... Oh My!
Eastern NC is home to two quite large spiders: the black and yellow garden spider (Argiope aurantia) and the …
Cape Fear River Basin Action Plan & Rock Arch Ramp
On May 30, the Cape Fear River Partnership, a coalition of state and federal natural resources agencies, academic entities, …
CCA Training, December 10-12
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From the Vine: Tree Decline
Have you noticed any of your ornamental trees or shrubs beginning to decline recently? If not, you are one …
Alligatorweed Thrips for Alligatorweed Control
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Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Initial Training Set for 2019
Would you like to know how to garden more successfully? Do you want to learn about the science of …
New Processor Acknowledgment Letter Issued
8/29/2018 – The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) in conjunction with the NC Industrial Hemp …
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Training Event for Law Enforcement Offered in August 2018
8/15/2018 – On Thursday, August 30, 2018, a third hemp training event will be held for law enforcement in …
Help the US Fish & Wildlife Service!
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Cape Fear River - Let Us Count the Benefits!
All too often, the benefits of our waterways are unknown or under-appreciated. Recently, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration …
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Test Now to Avoid Peak-Season Testing Fee
In today’s economy, consumers are always looking for ways to save money. One of the most practical ways to …
Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Contribute Expertise, Experience, Talent and Time to the Extension Gardener Handbook Project
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Citizen Science Program Needs Your Help Observing the Weather!
The following article was provided by David Glenn, Science & Operations Officer, NC CoCoRaHS State Co-Coordinator, with the National Weather Service in …
After the Flood: Inspect, Purge, and Disinfect Your Well
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Household Hazardous Waste Pesticide Disposal Collection Day
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- NC State Stream Restoration Program
- Stormwater Engineering Group
- Water Quality and Waste Management Programs in Biological and Agricultural Engineering
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- NC Dept of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Air Quality
- NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance
- SaveWaterNC.org - Water Conservation Tips
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