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Cover photo for Flavor of Fall Sip 'N Paint

Flavor of Fall Sip 'N Paint

Join the Bertie County Public Library and the N.C. Cooperative Extension for our next Paint and Sip Class! Monday, October …

When Will Peanuts Be Ready?

Each year we ponder the question “Will this crop be early this year?”. Well in some years maybe but …

Cover photo for 2023 CHROME Regional Ag Expo

2023 CHROME Regional Ag Expo

This year’s CHROME Ag Expo is set for Wednesday, August 23, 2023, in Bertie County at the Peanut Belt …

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Bertie County Riverfest

We were thrilled to take part in the Bertie County Riverfest on June 17th. The weather was perfect, with …

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Get Healthy for Life AHA Classes

Join us! Join us in fun, hands-on group experiences at the Aulander Nutrition Site that will teach you how to: …

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Home Food Preservation Series

This workshop is designed for those who wish to learn about canning as a home food preservation method. This …

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Neighbor Complaints: The Basics of North Carolina's Right to Farm and Bona Fide Farm Zoning

Though impossible to measure the incidence of neighbor complaints against farmers, North Carolina public policy …

A Guide to Intensive Vegetable Systems

Intensive Vegetable Production refers to a system of marketing and producing vegetable crops in which …

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Extrusion Processing: A Versatile Technology for Producing Foods and Feeds

This factsheet introduces extrusion as a food and feed production process. Topics include the basic …

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Terrestrial Flatworms, Land Planarians & Hammerhead Worms

This factsheet offers information on the identification and management of various flatworms that may be …

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Cost Analysis for Improving Park Facilities to Promote Park-based Physical Activity

As public parks and recreation facilities are increasingly positioned as health resources, greater demands for …

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North Carolina Soybean Production Guide

This publication provides information to growers about soybean production in North Carolina. It discusses economic …

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Blackberry Pruning: A Practical Guide

This publication provides guidance for pruning blackberry, including a pruning calendar and step-by-step instructions for …

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Water Management in North Carolina Soybean Production

This publication discusses the factors involved in managing water requirements for soybeans. It addresses growth …

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