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 …
Commercial Horticulture, Nursery & Turf
Tomato Diseases
Most gardeners and farmers in the mountains have problems with tomato diseases. High humidity, foggy mornings, and 60+ inches …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
COVID-19 Resources and Information
NC State Extension has developed a website with some great information on …
Resources for Farmers COVID 19 (Updated Daily)
Every sector of the area has been affected by the COVID 19 including farmers. Here are some resources to …
Coffee and Conversation
Join us at the N.C. Cooperative Extension of Cherokee County office from 8–9 a.m. on the first Wednesday of every month …
Agriculture Awareness Field Day
Come join us for a free 2 hour field day experience on Friday, March 20, 2020, at the Sheriff’s …
Internet Connectivity Survey for NC Farmers
The North Carolina Broadband Infrastructure Office, with the Friday Institute at NC State University, is conducting a five-minute survey to gather …
New Registration System For Cherokee County Center Courses
“Can I pay by credit card?” That is a question we frequently hear at N.C. Cooperative Extension in Cherokee …
Learn How To Take Care Of Your Woodland
Join other woodland landowners through out the region to learn about how you can take better care of your …
Dieback Symptoms in Industrial Hemp
Over the last month, dieback symptoms have been widely observed in hemp stands. These symptoms are characterized by wilting …
2019 Nursery Field Day Slated for September 20
The Nursery Field Day features the latest ornamental plant production research from around the region. This year’s program includes …
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Damping-off in Flower and Vegetable Seedlings
This factsheet offers information on damping off in flower and vegetable seedlings, a result of …
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Southern Bacterial Wilt of Tomato
Southern bacterial wilt of tomatoes is addressed in this factsheet.
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Phytophthora Blight and Root Rot on Annuals and Herbaceous Perennials
Identification and management of Phytophthora in annuals and herbaceous perennials in greenhouses and in the …
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Bacterial Spot of Pepper and Tomato
This factsheet discusses the symptoms and control of bacterial spot of peppers and tomatoes.
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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.
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Zoysiagrass Lawn Maintenance Calendar
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North Carolina Basil Production Guide
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