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While it’s been decades since the New World screwworm has been in Texas, it’s top of mind for many. Read the updated fact sheet from Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts for key information.

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Project Plans for Teachers of Agricultural Sciences Book 1

Type
Publication
Date of Publication
August 31, 2021
Price
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Overview

This publication is a composite of project plans.

This is Book 1 of the project plans for teachers in Agricultural Sciences.

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