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Cover photo for Handmade Harvest Craft Expo

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

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Recent Publications related to Agriculture & Food

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Harvest Management Extends the Season of Available Switchgrass Bioenergy Feedstock in North Carolina

This publication summarizes the results of multiple North Carolina field trials that evaluated agronomic management …

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Crabgrass for Pasture-Based Livestock Systems in North Carolina

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Prevent Timber Trespass and Theft

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Conservation Easements and Agreements: Obligations, Modification and Termination

Participation in conservation practices and restrictions comes in various forms, from revocable-at-will, revocable with penalty, …

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The Importance of Manganese in Vegetable Crop Nutrition in North Carolina

Manganese (Mn) is a critical micronutrient essential for the growth, development, and productivity of vegetable …

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The Importance of Boron in Vegetable Crop Nutrition in North Carolina

Boron (B) is a critical micronutrient essential for the growth, development, and productivity of vegetable …

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Irrigation for Vegetables: Understanding Evapotranspiration and Its Importance

Efficient irrigation is crucial for vegetable production in North Carolina, where weather variability demands careful …

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(l) Rows of sorghum plants growing in a field. (r) Sorghum fertigated with swine effluent.

Biomass and Nutrient Removal of Sorghum as a Bioenergy Crop

This publication summarizes research conducted in North Carolina that evaluated sorghum's potential as a bioenergy …

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