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Morning Smithfield! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Smithfield wildflower farm is shaping one student's future

Also on today's calendar: Classic Country Jubilee and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 93 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 93, low: 73.
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 88 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Johnston County Student Grows With Local Farm (jocoreport.com) — A University of Mount Olive senior from Four Oaks has spent years learning the seed business at Garrett Wildflower Seed Farm in Smithfield, turning a teen job into a hands-on agricultural education. His work with native wildflowers and grasses supports conservation projects nationwide, while his precision agriculture studies help bring new technology and skills back to this Johnston County farm.
   

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Ok Smithfield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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