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Flyer with announcement of information for a series of classes offered to aid participants in development of a business plan for small farms or agribusiness.

Farm Business 101

Those interested in evaluating a small farm business or agribusiness should consider attending a series of classes offered by …

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Repairs & Construction to Building

Repairs and upgrades to the Craven County Agricultural Building will occur intermittently during the month of June. The contractors …

Cover photo for Vermicomposting

Vermicomposting

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Finding Tennant for Farmland

The farming populations is aging rapidly and the number of younger farmers that may replace these aging farmer is …

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Amazing Grazing Workshop

JOIN US FOR AMAZING GRAZING June 29, 2023 | 1882 Olympia Road, New Bern, NC 28560 | Begins at 9:00 …

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