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Tourism Extension
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New Webinar Series - Destination Ready: A Virtual Forum for Tourism Stakeholders

As destinations face increasing disaster risks, it is important to put plans in place and know the available resources. NC State Tourism Extension is launching a webinar series to provide destination…

Northampton County Center
Disaster Preparedness Workshop for Livestock flyer; cattle in field; 4hrs CEU for First Responders

Disaster Preparedness Workshop for Livestock

The Livestock Agents of the Northeast District are hosting a Disaster Preparedness Workshop for Livestock. This event if for First Responders and Farmers to network and learn what happens in an…

Orange County Center
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5 Budgeting Tips to Prepare for Hurricane Season

From More In My Basket Our North Carolina communities are resilient, and as hurricane season ramps up, it’s important to equip ourselves with tools that support financial stability and peace of mind.…

Nash County Center
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Planning for an Emergency Made Simple

It is important to plan for weather-related and other emergencies before they happen. Three of the easiest things a family can do is: An emergency kit is important when it comes to preparing for…

Nash County Center
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Be Prepared: Disaster Preparedness

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Free Virtual Workshop 12 pm - 1 pm The 2025 hurricane season begins June and runs through November. It is important to plan for weather-related emergencies before they happen…

Watauga County Center
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Agricultural Taxes After Disaster Meeting

This meeting is being presented by the Watauga County Cattlemen's Association on February 11th at 6:00pm at 252 Poplar Grove Rd Boone, NC 28607. Supper will be provided free of charge thanks to the…

Farm Law
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Hurricane Helene: Updates on Unemployment Benefits

On October 16, 2024, Gov. Cooper issued an executive order to increase the maximum calculable amount of weekly unemployment payments to North Carolina residents. Previously, the amount was capped at…

Soil Management
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Considerations for Planting Into Agricultural Fields After Flood Events

Authored By:Miguel Castillo - Extension Forage & Grassland Management Specialist, Dept. of Crop & SoilOwen Duckworth - Soil & Environmental Biogeochemistry, Dept. of Crop & Soil…

Gardening
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Taking Care of Storm Damaged Trees

Storm-Damaged Trees in the Landscape Many trees are damaged or killed by Hurricanes. Use this guide in reviewing options and making decisions regarding damaged trees.Sometimes a cheap price is not a…

Gardening
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Garden Flooded? What to Toss? What to Cook? DO NOT EAT ANYTHING RAW!

What to Consider if Your Vegetable, Herb, Fruit or Nut Garden has been Exposed to Floodwater Discard (do not compost) The entire plant with produce that has come into direct contact with floodwater…