Register for Greenhouse Workshop on February 5
Join us for an evening of hands-on education featuring researchers and industry professionals from around the region! The Western …
Commercial Horticulture, Nursery & Turf
Howard Brown of Andrews Named 2018 NC Farmer of the Year!
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cherokee County Center would like to congratulate Howard Brown of Andrews, North Carolina for being selected …
Don’t Miss the 18th Annual Nursery Field Day!
The Nursery Field Day features the latest ornamental plant production research from around the region. This year’s program includes …
WNC AgOptions Announces 2018 Awardees
Diversifying farmers in western North Carolina are receiving support to offset the risk of expanding and trying new ventures. …
Northeast Georgia Vegetable Production Meeting
Melissa Mattee, the Towns County Extension Coordinator and Union and Towns County Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent is …
Greenhouse Diagnostics Workshop Set for March 1
Join us for an evening of hands-on education featuring researchers and industry professionals from around the region! The Foothills …
Foothills Ornamental Production Workshop
The 2018 Foothills Ornamental Production Workshop will be held at the Burke County Agriculture Center in Morganton, North Carolina. …
Periodical Cicada Hatch Expected in Western North Carolina in 2017
This is an article I wrote for the Spring 2017 edition of Nursery and Landscape Notes published by the North Carolina …
Registration for the Produce Safety Rule Growers Training Courses in North Carolina
This one-day training course on the Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) standardized curriculum is for produce growers. This course meets the regulatory requirements …
Greenhouse Workshop Slated for January 31
The 2017 Foothills Greenhouse Production Workshop will take place on Tuesday, January 31 at Banner Greenhouses in Nebo, North Carolina. …
Produce Safety Rule: What Are the Compliance Dates for Farms?
FDA has set tiered compliance dates for farms (that are not exempt or not covered by the PS Rule) …
Produce Safety Rule: How Is Produce Classified?
Within the scope of FSMA’s Produce Safety Rule, produce is defined as any fruit or vegetable (including mixes of …
Cutting Production Webinar Announced for Greenhouse Growers
Optimizing Rooting of Vegetative Annuals: Maximizing Performance Through Lighting, Temperature, Irrigation and Fertility Dr. Roberto Lopez Michigan State University Thursday, November 3, …
Register for Nursery Field Day on September 23
The 16th Annual Nursery Crop Field Day will be held on Friday, September 23 from 8 a.m. to 3 …
Nursery Weed Field Day Slated for September 7
This event features on-site demonstrations and will focus on recent research from Dr. Joe Neal’s lab exploring the economics …
Second Saturday: A Celebration of Food & Community, 9am-4pm, Raleigh, NC
A monthly celebration of local food + community Through monthly exhibitions, showcases, events and demos community members can explore new …
The Worst Thing You Could Do to Grapes in This Unseasonable Warm Winter Weather . . .
According to NC State Extension Specialist, Dr. Sara Spayd, “I know this beautiful weather is tempting, but please DO NOT …
Extension Beginnning Farmer Webinars Offered Through Michigan State University
A series of Beginning Farmer webinars will be offered at the Mountain Folk Center from 7-9 p.m. in Murphy, …
Extend Your Growing Season With High Tunnel Structures
Ag Agent, Keith Wood will be teaching classes on season extension in high tunnels. Everyone is invited to attend. …
Raleigh City Farm
We are a community-supported farm. We have activated more than 1,500 community members in support of this farm through …