H2A Quarantine Assistance Available
Employers that have farmworkers with valid H2A visas who must be quarantined during the 2021 growing season due to …
Agriculture & Food
Extension and research at NC State address timely issues impacting our state. Extension delivers trusted information directly into the hands of farmers and agribusinesses, helping them translate knowledge into solutions that grow our economy and communities.
Camphor Shot Borer Active
Camphor shot borers were found in traps in Conover this week. Camphor shot borers make holes in trunks, leaving …
Please Provide Input to Needs Assessment
Cooperative Extension at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is conducting a statewide program needs assessment to determine how …
Spring Livestock Newsletter Is Now Available
The spring edition of the Western North Carolina Livestock Newsletter is now available. Learn about face fly control, how …
Master Gardener Training Survey
We are excited in planning the Master Gardener Training, but we need your help. Please complete the Google Survey …
Map Your Broadband Speed - NC Broadband Survey
Over the recent months, the residents of North Carolina have become kingly aware of their internet speed and reliability. …
4-H Plant Pre-Sold Order Pick Up April 8
The information contained below is not for people to come and purchase plants it is information for those that …
PPE Available for Farmers and Farmworkers
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cherokee County Center has a supply of PPE to be distributed to Farmers for Farmers and …
North Carolina Beef Quality Assurance
In the mid-1990s, BQA in North Carolina was introduced as the North Carolina Certified Beef Production program. The program, …
Visit NC Farms App
Whether you’re looking for seasonal produce or good old-fashioned fun, you can plan a visit to a North Carolina farm using …
Beef: Back to Basics, Virtual Self-Paced Series
Are you looking to get started with beef cattle? Not sure what you need to learn prior to purchasing …
Cherokee County 4-H Plant Sale Now Through March 11
Cherokee County 4-H annual plant and fruit tree sale continues through the middle of March. All proceeds will go …
Farm Stays and Short Term Rentals
Have you ever wondered about offering a Farm Stay / Short Term rental using platforms like Airbnb and VRBO? …
Grants Available Through WNC Ag Options & NC Cooperative Extension
If you are a farmer in the far western counties of North Carolina who has been waiting for the …
Grow and Graze Chat
Join us February 18, March 4 and March 18, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. to talk about timely garden topics. …
Starting and Managing Your Blueberry Patch
The N.C. Cooperative Extension Service will be holding a free seminar on how to establish and maintain your blueberry …
WNC Hemp Growers Meeting
Western North Carolina Extension personnel have organized a virtual hemp growers meeting for the evening of February 17, 2021. …
Online 'Beginner' BEES School
The NC State University Apiculture Department is pleased to announce two options for online beekeeper training for new or beginning …
Business of Farming Conference
ASAP’s (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) Business of Farming Conference is one of the region’s premier events dedicated to providing …
Eat Well in 2021 with Med Instead of Meds
Mondays, February 1 – March 8, 2021 Each class starts at noon (EST) FREE 6-week Virtual Workshop Series Extension professionals from across …
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- Ag BioTech
- Executive Farm Management Program
- Extension Entomology - Insect Biology and Management
- Extension Plant Pathology
- Horticulture
- Industrial Hemp
- NC FarmLink
- NC Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- NC Pesticide Safety Education
- NC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
- Official Variety Testing
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- Agricultural and Human Sciences
- Agriculture and Resource Economics Extension
- Apiculture and Beekeeping
- Biological and Agricultural Engineering
- Crop and Soil Sciences
- Extension Soils Program
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- Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)
- NC Climate Data
- NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- NC State Climate Office
- USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
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