Don’t Miss the 18th Annual Nursery Field Day!
The Nursery Field Day features the latest ornamental plant production research from around the region. This year’s program includes …
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4-H Poultry Judging and Avian Bowl
Rutherford County Extension Center Monday, April 23, 4:00 p.m. Open to youth ages 9-18. Practices will be held on Mondays 4:00 …
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Fire Blight
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