Organic Commodities Field Day | August 4, 2021 | Goldsboro, NC
Please share across your networks. The NC State University Organic Working Group will be holding an Organic Commodities Field Day …
Commercial Horticulture, Nursery & Turf
Biochar Pros and Cons in Horticulture
The biggest handicap to growing crops in the Sandhills is the sandy soil. Acidic and low in organic matter, …
Continuing Education for Pesticide Applicators
Pesticide applicators have two upcoming opportunities to receive continuing education credits (registration required). Participants may attend in-person at the …
Pruning Talk - Fruits and Ornamentals
Join us Friday, March 5, 2021, as we discuss the basics of pruning and see videos of how to …
Asparagus Production, Management, and Marketing
Learn the details of pre-production and post-production in the asparagus industry! Join Penn State Extension for Asparagus Production, Management, and Marketing where …
Back Yard Ag: Taking it to the Next Level - Resource Page
We appreciate those that participated in the Backyard Agriculture: Taking it to the Next Level (BYA:TNL) series. Below are some resources …
Backyard Agriculture: Taking It to the Next Level
Have you recently acquired property and want to produce agriculture-related products for sale or charity? Have you had property …
Resource Page for Red Imported 'Fire Ants'
With the presence of Red Imported Fire Ants (RIFAs) becoming more and more prevalent, North Carolina Cooperative Extension from …
Hard to Think About Winter Weeds Now, But It Is Time
Winter is still months away but the time to apply preemergence herbicides to control fall-germinating weeds is upon us. …
Wildlife on Your Land/Farm: Opportunity or Obstacle? Free Webinar Series
Wildlife on your land or farm can offer various benefits, but also has the potential to create significant problems. …
USDA Supports Specialty Crops Producers With Direct Payments for Losses Due to COVID-19
As part of the Coronavirus Farm Assistance Program, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it will provide up …
Red Headed Flea Beetle Adults Active in Container Nurseries in Eastern NC
Be on the lookout for red headed flea beetles (Systena frontalis) across the eastern region of NC in container …
Frost and Freeze Protection for Vegetable Crops
Frost and Freeze Protection for Vegetables Prepared by: Chris Gunter, Extension Vegetable Production Specialist Jonathan Schultheis, Extension Vegetable Production Specialist Horticultural Science, …
Relief Funds for Farmers
Carolina Farm Stewardship Association posted an article about COVID-19 Relief Funds Available to Farmers Starting April 3. Click …
Produce Safety Training for Farmers: Friday, April 3
Are you getting questions about cleaning and sanitizing from your customers dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic? NC State Extension’s …
Soil Testing - NCDA&CS Agronomic Lab Modifications
In response to COVID-19, beginning March 30, 2020, the N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services labs will only …
COVID-19 Daily Farmers Updates 3/21/2020
COVID-19 Daily Farmers Update Prepared by Mark Hoffmann (Small Fruits Extension Specialist) and Xiaonan Shi (MS Student, Department of Horticulture) 3/21/2020: As …
It’s Mighty Cold out There, But Weeds Don’t Mind
While the cold weather and snow have us thinking about sitting near a warm fire with a hot beverage, …
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North Piedmont Farm School Extends Registration Deadline Until January 3, 2020
North Central Farm School Extends Deadline until January 3. Classes begin January 13, 2020. Registration and class fee must be …
Eastern NC Nursery Conference Registration Now Available
Its that time of year again to prepare to attend the Eastern NC Nursery Conference at the Wilson County …
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