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Regional Farm to School Workshops

Published - January 14, 2026

From: Grow For It

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Planting Possibilities: Workshop for Extension Professionals and Volunteers

Published - January 14, 2026

From: Grow For It

Calling All Youth Innovators! Join Our Research Mentorship With the NC Youth Institute

Published - January 14, 2026

From: Grow For It

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Designing Your School Garden: K - 5th Grade

Published - August 4, 2025

Salad with cherry tomatoes and cheese; badge: Celebrating Local Food, Gaston County (NC State Ext.)

Celebrating Local Food in Gaston County

Published - May 7, 2025

Hands holding seeds over soil; text: "Online Course: School Garden Classroom" "Starts March 3rd"

Registration OPEN - School Garden Online Course

Published - February 3, 2025

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Engaging Students in School Garden Design

Published - January 22, 2025

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Fostering Connections Through Local Food

Published - January 16, 2025

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Mature Italian ryegrass in Wheat.

Getting Ahead of Italian Ryegrass in the 2026–2027 Winter Wheat Season

Published - September 23, 2026

From: Small Grains

Jonas Pak-Lin smiles at the camera in a dark suit, white dress shirt and bright blue tie, set against a layered green, teal, white and yellow graphic background.

North Carolina 4-H’er Named Runner-Up for 2027 National 4-H Youth in Action Award

Published - September 22, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H

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Fall 2026 Pest Update Video

Published - September 22, 2026

From: TurfFiles

Peanuts planted in early May near Rocky Mount with sample on August 27

Earlier Maturity or Greater Pod Retention? Peanut Notes No. 238 2026

Published - September 21, 2026

From: Peanut

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PVQE Plot Tour September 23 at 10:30 am Peanut Notes No. 237 2026

Published - September 21, 2026

From: Peanut

Leaf Spot in the peanut canopy

Late Season Disease and Harvest Tour September 28 Peanut Notes No. 236 2026

Published - September 21, 2026

From: Peanut

Temperatures late in the week at Suffolk

Cooler Weather and Maturity Peanut Notes No. 235 2026

Published - September 20, 2026

From: Peanut

Searching for the Brighter Pod Episode 5 Peanut Notes No. 234 2026

Published - September 19, 2026

From: Peanut

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WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - September 14, 2026

Published - September 18, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples

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NRCS FY27 Application Window Open Now Until Oct 30

Published - September 18, 2026

From: NC FarmLink

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