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2025 Wayne County Show and Sale

Registration is open for the Wayne County Show and Sale. Animals must be in your possession by Feb 7. The …

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Drinking Water Safety

As water systems come back online in areas affected by Hurricane Helene, it is still important to ensure that …

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Pesticide Disposal Day

Pesticide Disposal Day for farmers, gardeners and homeowners. Bring your insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, etc. No Gas cylinders accepted NORTH CAROLINA …

2024 Show and Sale

It’s time to register for this year’s show and sale! Heifers, steers, goats, lambs and pigs are eligible to …

2023 Upcoming Animal Waste Classes

Animal waste operators must receive 6 hours of continuing education hours every 3 hours. See attached for upcoming animal …

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Farm Labor Contractor Workshop

N.C. Cooperative Extension in Wayne County will be hosting an educational workshop created for Farm Labor Contractors. This workshop will …

2023 Summer Livestock Newsletter

Check out our most recent Livestock Newsletter. This month we discuss animal waste updates, sandspur control, heat stress, equine …

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Chapter 7. The Postharvest Building

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Chapter 10. Food Safety and Quality Standards in Postharvest

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Chapter 11. Food Safety

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Postscript — Data Collection and Analysis

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Root-Knot Nematode of Tomato

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Target Spot of Tobacco

Target spot is a potentially devastating leaf spot disease in tobacco in North Carolina. This …

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Chapter 5. Refrigeration Load

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