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Roadway Safety Tractor Tips

2022 National Farm Safety and Health Week

Protecting Agriculture’s Future September 18-24, 2022 Daily Topics of Focus Monday, September 19, 2022 – Tractor Safety & Rural Roadway Safety Tuesday, September …

Asian Longhorn Tick Webinar

Hello, Livestock Producers in Franklin County. Just what we need… a new tick in NC, the Asian Longhorn Tick! In the …

Farming While Disabled

We are all born with certain abilities and limitations. I am fairly physically active but being the slender gentleman …

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Plastic Mulch Layer Demonstration

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Certified Safe Farm Program

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