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Free Pesticide Collection Day

Do you have pesticides at your home or farm that you no longer need or use?If your answer is ‘yes’, then you'll be interested in the Guilford County Pesticide Collection Day on Tuesday, October…

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Fall Army Worm Control

There has been an alarming outpour of fall army worm damage across Guilford County. Here are some things you need to be vigilant about and ways to control:This pest is the biggest caterpillar pest…

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Become an Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer in Guilford County!

Applications are now closed for the 2026 Extension Master Gardener℠ Class. Please contact Holly Key (hmkey@ncsu.edu) for any questions about future classes.Accepting late applications through January…

New Commodity Fumigation Requirements 2024

A Fumigation only exam will be offered at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Guilford County Center Wednesday September 30th at 9am. Please use the QR Code above or the Link to register. New Commodity…

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Gardening for Wildlife Seminar

Check out this opportunity to learn more about gardening for wildlife, from our friends at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. Everything You Need to Know to Garden for Wildlife in 2024…

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Swarm Into Beekeeping

IntroductionIn recent years, the allure of beekeeping has captivated individuals from all walks of life. Whether it's the promise of honey-laden rewards or the desire to contribute to the…

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Prune Like a Pro

Ever wonder when to prune what? Well, we have all that information below, from our Prune like a Pro seminar. Check out the slides and the additional resources also included below.2020 Woodies and…

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Tools of the Trade - Gardening Tools

Every wondered what all your garden tools are actually for? Do you really know how to clean, maintain, and even sharpen those tools that sit in your garage or storage building? North Carolina…

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Taking the Fire Out of Fire Ants

May 30th, 6-8pm, at theGuilford County Agriculture Center3309 Burlington Rd.Greensboro, NC 27405Pesticide Recertification Credits AvailableThis program is offered free of charge by Guilford County…