Pesticide Disposal Day
On Tuesday, May 7, 2019, the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Mitchell County Center will be holding a Pesticide Collection and …
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“The 4-H Can Help the Honey Bee to Survive”
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How Will Dying Honeybees Affect My Life?
By Rick Harty, NCSBA Master Beekeeper Most people when asked “Does the honeybee help us?” will respond, positively, “They make …
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