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News Roundup: Oct. 20-26

Each week we round up the latest N.C. agricultural headlines from news outlets across the state and country, as well as excerpts from the stories. Click on the links to go straight to the full story. “2012 State Fair ends on a high note,” WRAL: State Fair organizers pronounced this year’s event a success, confirming […]

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News Roundup: Aug. 11-17

Each week we round up the latest N.C. agricultural headlines from news outlets across the state and country, as well as excerpts from the stories. Click on the links to go straight to the full story. “Report: Drought intensifies in Kansas, Nebraska,” Charlotte Observer: A new report suggests that while recent rains stabilized the devastating […]

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N.C. Forest Service helps fire departments acquire equipment, training

Across the state, fire departments are benefiting from the N.C. Forest Service’s Fire Department Assistance Program, which helps them obtain equipment, supplies and training. “The Fire Department Assistance Program is a great partnership between fire departments, the Forest Service and the federal government,” said State Forester Wib Owen. “The equipment and training we are able […]

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News Roundup: June 9-15

Each  week we round up the latest N.C. agricultural headlines from   news  outlets across the state and country, as well as excerpts from the stories. Click on the links to go straight to the full story. “Lighting a fire in the Triangle restaurant scene,” The Technician: Restaurant goers living in Raleigh, Durham or Chapel Hill […]

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