Fall Master Gardener Class Planned
A Master Gardener program will be taught this fall in Cherokee County. The classes will be taught September 14-October …
Commercial Horticulture, Nursery & Turf
Register for the Nursery Field Day
The Western North Carolina Nursery Field Day features the latest ornamental plant production research from around the region. The …
Urgent New Pest Alert: Box Tree Moth Found in the US
Box tree moth, Cydalima perspectalis, is native to Asia. It was introduced into Europe in 2007 and quickly spread …
Tractor Supply Paper Clover Campaign Happening Now
Since 2010, Tractor Supply has partnered with 4‑H to help create Opportunity4All and raise more than $14 million through …
Landscape Contractor License Exam and Review
Cliff Ruth, Extension Area Agent and Regional Certification Program Coordinator with NC State University has been developing an online course, …
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 …
Business Classes Focus on Online Marketing and Branding
Beginning in March, four classes will be taught to discuss and provide strategies for online marketing a business, The …
Agritourism Training Coming in January 2021
Do you have plan to start or do you have an agritourism business? Training will be offered in January. …
Firewise USA Awareness Training
The national Firewise USA® recognition program provides a collaborative framework to help neighbors in a geographic area get organized, …
Enhancing Your Growing Practices - 3 Part Series for Small Farm
This series is designed for small farmers interested in learning about food safety and obtaining their Good Agriculture Practices …
Blueberry Guide Available
“A Pocket Guide to IPM Scouting in Highbush Blueberries” published by Michigan State University has been updated and is …
Pruning Workshop
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Cherokee County is offering a pruning workshop and demonstration on January 29, 2021, starting at …
2021 Winter Vegetable Conference & 53rd Annual Tomato Growers Meeting
“Annual Conference Goes Virtual” Includes: First Time Virtual Trade Show, Virtual Seed Variety Show Case, Virtual Fumigation “Z” Training, Virtual …
The WNC Winter Vegetable Conference Goes Virtual!
SAVE THE DATES: FEBRUARY 24 AND 25, 2021 *REGISTRATION OPEN* 12/15/2020 – The tradition of the Winter Vegetable Conference and …
Agribusiness Summit
The Tri-County Small Business Center is offering an upcoming Agribusiness Summit. This is an all-day event that will cover: Meet …
Spotted-Wing Drosophila Management Webinar
Have you experienced problems in your small fruits because of the Spotted-wing Drosophila? The Sustainable SWD Management team is …
Organic Lawn Care
The department of Crop & Soil Sciences has published a new publication; A Guide to Organic Lawn Maintenance and …
Zeta Storm Damage
If you have experienced any storm damage on your farm due to Tropical Storm Zeta, contact the Farm Service …
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