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COVID 19 Daily Farmers and Strawberry Update 3/27/2020 Important Content: Spray recommendations for Gray Mold and Anthracnose Shelter in Place and Survey …
COVID 19 Daily Farmers Update 3/26/2020
COVID 19 Daily Farmers Update 3/26/2020 NC State Extension Covid-19 Resources: NC State Horticulture COVID-19 Farming Resources NC State Extension COVID-19 Portal NC …
Strawberry COVID Chores March 2020
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COVID-19 Daily Updates 3/25/2020
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COVID-19 Daily Farmers Update 3/24/2020
COVID-19 Daily Farmers Update 3/24/2020 Dear strawberry and farming community, The Covid-19 pandemic currently has shifted the way people conduct business. …
COVID-19: Farming Resources
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COVID-19 Daily Farmers and Strawberry Update 3/23/2020
COVID-19 Daily Farmers and Strawberry Update 3/23/2020 Dear strawberry and farming community, Covid-19 is affecting every farming and agritourism business in …
COVID-19 Farmers Update 3/22/2020
COVID-19 Farmers Update 3/22/2020 Dear strawberry and farming community, With harvest season coming up soon and a world which is rapidly …
Cancellation of Trainings, Workshops, Meetings and Events
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NEW: Gray Mold and Anthracnose Resistance Management Services Have Changed!
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2020 Winter Meeting Schedule Announced
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Eastern NC Nursery Conference Registration Now Available
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Replicated Breeding Trial Data Now Online
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