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East Coast Extravaganza
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NC Showmanship Clinic 2025
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The 2025 cycle of the SDBII Farm Infrastructure Improvement Grant as well as the Precision Technology & Management Grant …

"Freezing in February" Livestock Judging Contest
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Open Enrollment: UAVs to Frost-Seed Forages and Cover Crops in Western North Carolina
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SDBII Farm Grants Info Session Coming Up on January 7, 2025
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2025 JoCo Junior Chicken Show
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December 2024 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
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2024 NC State Open Horse Show Judges' Certification List
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Bridging the GAP: Technologies to Improve Pasture Management and Winter Feeding
Technologies: Temporary fencing is a versatile tool that allows management of livestock, specially grazing cattle, in the landscape. Bale grazing provides …

2024-25 Clinic Holiday Schedule
As the holiday season approaches, the PDIC will be following scheduled closures based on the university holiday calendar. For Thanksgiving, …
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Chapter 9. Produce Packaging
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