Place Your Order for a Live Hog
Since the COVID-19 pandemic started, many livestock farmers across the state have been faced with chickens and hogs ready …
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.
Empowering Mountain Food Systems Listening Sessions
We want to hear from you! Please join NC State Extension and The Empowering Mountain Food Systems program for …
Tomato Diseases
Most gardeners and farmers in the mountains have problems with tomato diseases. High humidity, foggy mornings, and 60+ inches …
Reading and Interpreting the Soil Report
The N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cherokee County Center is offering a follow-up online class to the Testing the Soil For …
Horticultural Science Summer Institute
Love wandering around gardens? Marveling over plants in the nursery? Eating blistered shishito peppers? Join us for an online, curated experience of …
Testing the Soil for Success
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cherokee County Center is offering a webinar entitled Testing the Soil for Success. The class will …
Wild Edible Plants in the Garden Landscape
The N.C. Cooperative Extension of Cherokee County office is offering a webinar on finding and identifying wild foods in …
Asian Giant Hornet ID Guide
A Side by Side Comparison of the Asian Giant Hornet and Other Insects The following are some insects that might …
Agriculture-Only Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) From SBA
The EIDL grant program opened an “agriculture-only” window… previously these programs have been depleted before many farms can get …
Beginner Farmer Online Series
Extension agents always have clients ask them, “I have some land that I want to do something with. Tell …
Turkey Talking 101
When Benjamin Franklin suggested the wild turkey as our national bird, he obviously noticed its fascinating characteristics and appeal. …
Backyard Poultry Webinar
Backyard poultry flocks have gained tremendous popularity in recent years. Many folks have come to enjoy fresh eggs each …
Small Fruit and Tree Fruit Webinar
A webinar workshop on small fruit and tree fruit care on May 6, 2020, from 2-5 p.m. Craig Mauney, …
Small Ruminant Webinar
We are holding a Small Ruminant program from 1-3 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2020. The Program will be …
Coffee & Conversation Testing the Soil for Success
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Clay County Center has planned a program entitled “Clay County Coffee & Conversation Testing the Soil …
Coffee and Conversation (Vegetable Gardening)
Starting in April, we will offer a new online series titled Coffee and Conservation vegetable garden series. These sessions …
SNAP Online Pilot Program for NC
Some great news for NC! However, please be advised that only Walmart and Amazon are authorized retailers for the SNAP …
Food Preservation Made Easy: Pressure Canning on May 12th
Join in for the next sessions on Pressure Canning on May 12th and Dehydration on May 19 Take Your …
Request for PPE to USDA
USDA Collecting Information on Personal Protective Equipment Needs of our Farming Community The USDA is collecting information on growers ability …
Small Business Assistance Including Farms
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans The program would provide cash-flow assistance through 100 percent federally guaranteed loans to employers who …
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Southern Bacterial Wilt of Tomato
Southern bacterial wilt of tomatoes is addressed in this factsheet.
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Early Blight of Tomato
This factsheet describes early blight of tomato, including identification, transmission and disease management, and control.
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Septoria Leaf Spot of Tomato
This factsheet covers the identification and control of septoria leaf spot of tomatoes.
3 days ago — Vegetable Pathology Factsheets
Soybean Cold Damage
Cold damage in soybeans can emerge early or late in the season. This publication describes …
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Soybean Deer Damage
This factsheet discusses recognizing and treating soybeans that have been damaged by deer in North …
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Japanese Beetles in North Carolina Grapes
The Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica) is a minor pest of grapes in North Carolina with …
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Green June Bug in North Carolina Grapes
The green June bug (Cotinus nitida) is an occasional pest of grapes in North Carolina. …
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Spider Mites in Soybean
This factsheet describes identifying and controlling spider mites in soybeans in North Carolina.
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