2019 Private Pesticide Applicators Meetings
The Avery County Cooperative Extension Center will be hosting five private pesticide applicators meetings for the 2019 pesticide license …
Soil, Water & Air
Fall 2019 Pesticide School Schedule Available
The Fall 2019 Pesticide Safety School Schedule is now available for registrants who are seeking initial licensing in one …
Commercial Poultry Grower Meetings
Please join us for the 2018 Commercial Poultry Grower Meetings. Register here for the meeting you wish to attend. 3 hours …
Christmas Tree Farming in Avery County
Christmas tree farming in Avery County is becoming “sustainable”. Sustainable agriculture means the farming practices are friendly to the soil, water, wildlife, …
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