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COVID-19 Farmers Update 05/12/2020 News Today Financial Resources Grants for Urban Ag and Innovative Production. Read about the grant, how to apply, …
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COVID-19 Farmers Update 05/07/2020
COVID-19 Farmers Update 05/07/2020 News Today: Emergency Funding: Golden LEAF receives $125 million to support NC COVID-19 rapid recovery loan program. Read …
COVID-19 Farmers Update 05/05/2020
COVID-19 Farmers Update 05/05/2020 News Today: Extension: Recorded Vermicompost webinar led by Rhonda Sherman Composting at Home: Register online for the free Thursday, …
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Thrips Flight and TSWV Risk Assessment Report – May 4, 2020
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ALERT: Agriculture-Only Window Opens for Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and Advance
[Note, given the urgency and high competition for this program, this is copied from the Small Business Administration website. …
Late April Blooms in Pollinator Paradise
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COVID-19 Farmers Update 05/01/2020
COVID-19 Farmers Update 05/01/2020 News Today: Social Media for Farmers Webinar Series held by N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services …
Thrips Flight and TSWV Risk Assessment Report – April 29, 2020
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COVID-19 Farmers Update 04/28/2020
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Recording of Online Farm Store Webinar Now Available for Viewing
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COVID-19 Farmers Update 04/23/2020
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Thrips Flight and TSWV Risk Assessment Report – April 22, 2020
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