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Early America Living History Fair

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Be Food Safe this Independence Day

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News From Person County Center

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See the Person & Support the Journey

Published - May 19, 2026

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State Of The County Health (SOTCH) Report

Published - May 13, 2026

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Regional Historic 5-County Beef Tour in Franklin County

Published - May 8, 2026

From: Franklin County Center
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Champion Your Health

Published - May 6, 2026

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Managing Your Food Budget

Published - May 6, 2026

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Summer Fun

Published - April 9, 2026

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Preserving North Carolina’s Farmland

Published - April 9, 2026

From: NC State Extension
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2026 Mandatory Pesticide Certification & Training

Published - February 17, 2026

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Joanna Radford and Surry County CES Staff
Supporting Farms, Inspiring Youth: A Conversation with Joanna Radford

Published - July 6, 2026

From: Local Food
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This Online Course is all about Houseplants

Published - July 3, 2026

From: Extension Gardener
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What Should I be doing in the apiary this month? July

Published - July 1, 2026

From: Pollinators
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Register Now for a Summer Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!

Published - June 29, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms
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Early Spring 2026 Snapshots From Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Garden

Published - June 29, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms
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Your Land, Your Legacy Meeting in Haywood County

Published - June 22, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
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Tobacco Connection: Vol. 3, No. 2 (Summer 2026 Update)

Published - June 18, 2026

From: Tobacco Growers Information
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Drought and Irrigation Considerations - June 2026

Published - June 16, 2026

From: Tobacco Growers Information
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Final Update: Thrips Flight and TSWV Risk Assessment Report – June 15, 2026

Published - June 15, 2026

From: Tobacco Growers Information
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Farm Viability Grants Open Until Jun 18

Published - June 10, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
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