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Passing the farm to the next generation
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Livestock, particularly breeding livestock, are among the first things usually transferred from parents to children. If you hold breeding livestock more than 1 year (more than two years for horses, cattle, or poultry) and use it in your trade or business, the gain or loss from its sale qualifies for capital gains treatment. The same rule applies to livestock sales that apply to most other assets. The
Time to Plan Your Vegetable Garden!
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Tomatoes, lettuce, zucchinis, oh my! At no other time does homegrown, fresh produce seem less available than in the dead of the winter. Grab your imagination and your appetite, now’s a great time to plan your garden for the coming year. Your vegetable garden should be located in a spot that gets between 6 and 10 hours of full sunlight a day. Close proximity to the house and
4-H OFFERS SUMMER CAMPS
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It's time to forget about winter weather, and start thinking about fun in the sun! This summer, Lee County boys and girls - from ages 9 to 13 - can spend a fun-filled week, July 13th - July 18th, at Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center in Reidsville, N.C. Campers will enjoy activities such as horseback riding, archery, outdoor living, nature studies, campfires, swimming, nature classes, arts and crafts, canoeing,
Summer and Fall Flowering Bulbs
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Using flower bulbs in the landscape is one thing I love. Come spring, I begin scouring the shelves for brilliant gladiolus, oddball lilies, and fall-bloomers. I’m not sure how this all began, but there is just something amazing about bulbs.The term bulb refers to an underground fleshy storage organ. The term can be slightly confusing since not all bulbs are
WHATCHA GONNA DO WITH YOUR MONEY?
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Starting in May, we’ll begin receiving our stimulus or tax rebate check from Uncle Sam. In order to qualify you must have received benefits or earned income of $3,000 or more in 2007. Even if you did not owe taxes in 2007, you must file a tax return to receive a rebate check. If you earned more than $3,000 but paid no taxes, you will receive $300. If you made
Herb Gardening: An Aromatic Experience
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Herbs are the spice of life (quite literally). These aromatic plants can be used as a flavoring for soups and sauces, an additive to fragrances, and even as health supplements and medicines. They make an excellent addition to the home garden and once you start using fresh herbs, you will not want to go back to dried. In general, herbs are easy to grow. Choose herbs for your
Helping Your Child Get a Head Start on Reading
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If you have young children at home, now is a great time for them to get a head start on developing early reading skills. Learning to read starts at home with parents playing a crucial role in language and reading development. You may not have realized it, but when your child was just an
Gardening is for the Birds
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Have you been hearing sweet songs outside lately? Love is in the air for our feathered friends. After a cool winter, many birds have started their migration up north. North Carolina offers both migratory and resident birds a great place to raise young.I have come to think bird watching and gardening go hand in hand. Plants provide food and shelter for birds, as well as landscape interest for our homes. In return, these
Bullying In Schools
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Bullying happens in every school, and occurs from pre-school through high school. Research suggests that about half of all students experience some type of bullying during their schooling career. Most definitions of bullying include behavior such as: name calling, rudeness, humiliation, harassment, verbally picking on someone, spreading rumors, telling mean jokes, writing unkind things, ignoring someone when spoken to, embarrassing someone, or making fun
Farm Equipment On The Roads
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The agricultural industry is one of the largest employers in North Carolina. And in order for our farmers to do their job they must move their equipment from field to field on public roads, which they are legally entitled to travel. In North Carolina 51 percent of all crashes involving farm equipment results in an injury or death.As the 2008