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WNC AgOptions

2024 WNC AgOptions Grant Program

WNC Agricultural Options is now accepting applications from farmers that want to diversify or expand their businesses. WNC AgOptions …

Mayland Black Jar Honey Contest

Mayland Black Jar Honey Contest

The Toe Cane Beekeepers will be hosting the Mayland Black Jar Honey Contest on Wednesday October 4th, 2023. Voting …

Cover photo for Toe Cane Beekeepers Association

Toe Cane Beekeepers Association

The Toe Cane Beekeepers Association will be hosting their next meeting on September 26, 2023 at the Trinity Episcopal …

Farm City Day Save the Date Card

2023 Farm City Day Celebration

This year N.C. Cooperative Extension, Yancey County Center will be hosting a Farm City Day Celebration on the Town …

Cover photo for 2023 Mountain State Fair

2023 Mountain State Fair

This year is flying by and soon it will be time for the 2023 Mountain State Fair. Entries can …

rotational grazing using temporary fencing materials

Beef and Forage Field Day

N.C. Cooperative Extension of Yancey County will be hosting a Beef and Forage Field Day on July 27, 2023, …

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Precision Agriculture Technology: How to Become a Commercial Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Pilot

This publication discusses flying unmanned aerial vehicles (drones, model aircraft) for commercial purposes. You'll learn …

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14. Small Fruits

This small fruits chapter from the Extension Gardener Handbook reviews selection, planting, and maintenance of …

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Synthetic Auxins

This factsheet describes the symptoms of a synthetic auxin (SA) herbicide injury.

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Jumping Worms

This factsheet covers the description, biology, and management of the jumping earthworm, a common pest …

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Ergot Alkaloids

Part of the Guide to Mycotoxins Commonly Found in Animal Feeds, this factsheet provides information …

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Patulin

Part of the Guide to Mycotoxins Commonly Found in Animal Feeds, this factsheet provides information …

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PR Toxin

Part of the Guide to Mycotoxins Commonly Found in Animal Feeds, this factsheet provides information …

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Ochratoxin A

Part of the Guide to Mycotoxins Commonly Found in Animal Feeds, this factsheet provides information …

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