Pest Alert: Drosophila Damage Observed in South Carolina Strawberries
Last week, South Carolina cooperative extension personnel issued a pest alertfor drosophila damage in strawberries. It is impossible to …
Specialty Crops
Some NC Farmers Stay Local
80% of the cut flowers sold in this country come from outside the US. Its an industry that has …
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. …
Shiitake Mushroom Farming Workshop
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indian Cooperative Extension will be hosting Specialists from the NC A&T Mushroom Program to …
Local Food Guides Are Available
Agricultural Extension Agent, Keith Wood has compiled a directory of local producers of food & farm products. These directories …
Organic Cucurbit Variety Selection and Seed Saving Field Day
August 12, 2014, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mountain Research Station in Waynesville Registration – $10, includes workshop and lunch A variety …
4th Annual North Carolina State University Research Hop Yard Field Day
Friday, July 18th3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center74 Research Drive, Mills River NC 28759$5 …
The Asheville Herb Festival Celebrates 25 Years!
The WNC Chapter of the NC Herb Association will host its 25th ANNUAL SPRING FESTIVAL May 2, 3, and …
Mushroom Workshop
There will be a mushroom workshop at Brasstown Community Center on February 20, 9:00-1:00. The educational seminar will provide information and hands-on training …
Plant Symposium at the MHCREC June 6, 2013
Enjoy a full day of ornamental plants selected for their unique flowers, foliage, fall color, bark, drought tolerance, and …
Two Poultry Related Webinars This Week
1. Coaching a 4-H poultry judging team – Wednesday, March 27 at 2 p.m. Eastern 4-H poultry judging contests teach participants …
"Growing Hops in Western NC"
This program on Growing Hops in Western NC will be held on March 16th at the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research …
"Small Farms Conference" Being Planned for April 30th
Extension will hold a Small Farms Conference on Tuesday, April 30, 8:00-1:00, at Truett Baptist Camp in Hayesville. The …
Chinese Medicinal Herb Hands-on Workshop
What: Growing, Harvesting, and Marketing Chinese Medicinal Herbs in WNC. A Hands-On Demonstration Day Who: Appalachian Botanical Alliance, Golden Needle Acupuncture …
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2019 Sod Producers’ Report for North Carolina
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Drought Injury
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