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Handmade Harvest Craft Expo

Showcase your handmade goods and celebrate the spirit of community craftsmanship! Our Craft Expo is open to ages 3 to …

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Wreath Sale

Hyde County Extension is selling wreaths this year to benefit Extension programming. These wreaths are grown and made on a …

Cover photo for 2023 Blackland Farm Managers Tour

2023 Blackland Farm Managers Tour

Please register here!! The 2023 Blackland Farm Managers Tour will be held in Hyde County on August 2nd! This year’s …

2023 Blacklands Winter Meetings

Click the links below for more information on the 2023 Blacklands Winter Meetings! Blackland Bulletin 2023 Newsletter 2023 Winter Calendar 2023 Winter …

2022 Blacklands Winter Meetings

This year’s Blacklands winter meetings will be delivered both virtually and in-person. Please pre-register for any meeting you plan …

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Strawberry Freezer Jam Classes

It’s strawberry season! Let’s get together and learn a simple, yet delicious, preservation method of making jam. We will …

Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

Savory Winter Squash Recipe

Summer has come to an end, even if the temperature doesn’t quite agree yet! With your summer gardens finishing …

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North Carolina Soybean Production Guide

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