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March Is Living Well Month
The National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences declares March Living Well month. During this month Family and …
New Community Garden Resources From Duke University
North Carolina Community Gardens: Soil Contaminants and Pesticides This website, a project of the Community Engagement Core of the Duke University Superfund Research Center, …
Join Us for Our Chatham County Spring Ag Fest March 24!
Spring Ag Fest Celebrating Chatham County Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources Saturday, March 24, 2018 10:00 am – 2:00 pm This is a …
2018 Spring Vegetable Garden Clinic - an Introduction to Vegetable Gardening
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Please join Beaufort County Extension in welcoming Dr. Mike Parker from NC State University! Dr. Parker is our Fruit …
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