Rain Barrel Availability
Buncombe County Cooperative Extension has 80 gallon rain barrels available. Each barrel comes complete with fittings and installation instructions. …
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Innovations in Wood Energy Workshop & Tour
Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center, 455 Research Drive Mills River, NC 28759-3423 Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center, 455 Research Drive Mills River, NC 28759-3423 Buncombe County Center
4 weeks away
May
22
Tue
Private Applicator Pesticide Class
1 month away
May
25
Fri
Spring IPM Chores for Green Industry Professionals
1 month away
May
25
Fri
Summer Weed ID and Management
2 months away
Jun
20
Wed
Landscape Contractor Business CEU Class
3 months away
Jul
27
Fri
Summer Pest Challenges and IPM
NC Cooperative Extension - Buncombe County Center, 49 Mt Carmel Rd #102, Asheville, NC 28806, USA NC Cooperative Extension - Buncombe County Center, 49 Mt Carmel Rd #102, Asheville, NC 28806, USA Buncombe County Center
3 months away
Jul
27
Fri
Certified Plant Professional Short Course
The North Carolina Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806, USA The North Carolina Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806, USA Buncombe County Center
4 months away
Aug
10
Fri
Certified Plant Professional Short Course
The North Carolina Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806, USA The North Carolina Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806, USA Buncombe County Center
4 months away
Aug
17
Fri
Certified Plant Professional Short Course
The North Carolina Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806, USA The North Carolina Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806, USA Buncombe County Center
4 months away
Aug
24
Fri
Managing Invasive Terrestrial and Aquatic Weeds
Transylvania County Cooperative Extension Center, 106 E Morgan Street Brevard NC 28712 Transylvania County Cooperative Extension Center, 106 E Morgan Street Brevard NC 28712 Buncombe County Center
4 months away
Aug
29
Wed
Certified Plant Professional Short Course
The North Carolina Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806, USA The North Carolina Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806, USA Buncombe County Center
4 months away
Aug
31
Fri
Certified Plant Professional Short Course
The North Carolina Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806, USA The North Carolina Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806, USA Buncombe County Center
4 months away
Sep
7
Fri
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45 Farms on the Piedmont Farm Tour April 28-29, 2018!
The 23rd annual Piedmont Farm Tour will be Saturday and Sunday, April 28th – 29th from 2 – 6 p.m. …
Fall 2018 Pesticide Safety School Schedule Available
The Fall 2018 Pesticide Safety School Schedule is now available for registrants who are seeking initial licensing in one …
NC Extension Gardener Handbook
Now available from UNC Press: North Carolina Extension Gardner Handbook HARDCOVER: $60 DIGITAL VERSION: $50 Published: April 2018 728 pp., 8.5 x 11 1067 color plates, …
Chatham County Farmers' Markets Are Open!
Now that spring is here all of our Chatham County farmers’ markets are open and offering a bounty of …
Photos From the 1st Annual Chatham County Spring Ag Fest
The 1st Annual Chatham County Spring Ag Fest on March 24, 2018 was a huge success with an estimated crowd …
Farmer Incubator Program Now Accepting Proposals
The Southern Appalachians Highland Conservancy is currently seeking up to two new farm businesses for the 2018 Farmer Incubator …
Grants for Mountain Farm Diversification Awarded
Diversifying farmers in western North Carolina are receiving support to offset the risk of expanding and trying new ventures. …
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 …
Commercial Poultry Grower Meetings
Please join us for the 2018 Commercial Poultry Grower Meetings. Register here for the meeting you wish to attend. 3 hours …
Poultry Science Summer Institute
The Poultry Science Summer Institute will be held June 24-28, 2018. The institute is a five-day, four-night conference and …
WNC Industrial Hemp Informational Meeting, Feb. 8th
Many people are curious about growing industrial hemp in North Carolina. With the 2017 growing season completed, there are …
MARCH Register NOW for These Upcoming Events:
An incredible opportunity for hops growers and enthusiasts is happening in Blacksburg, Virginia on March 2-3. This event is a …
FEB 24-25 Beginner's Beekeeping Intensive
Announcing a great opportunity to anyone who wants to be a beekeeper…or become a better beekeeper! Buncombe County Beekeeper’s …
FEB 24 ASAP's Business of Farming Conference
Registration is now open for ASAP’s Business of Farming Conference, arguably one of the most popular events in the …
FEB 20 Buncombe County Friends of Agriculture Breakfast
The Buncombe County Friends of Agriculture Breakfast kicks off the beginning of 2018 with a focus on the forest …
FEB 12-13 NC Agritourism Conference
The NC Agritourism Conference is a great way for those already involved with, or those considering an agritourism operation, …
FEB 7 Small Fruit Breakout Classes at the 2018 Apple School
A new opportunity is available for small fruit producers to hone their skills and get access to NCSU Specialists …
FEB 7 Learn About Collaborative Farming
Please join us an afternoon of learning about additional ways to produce income from the farm, with a focus …
FEB 1 & 6 Tax Workshops for Small Farmers
Wallace Souther of Franklin Tax Services, Inc. will provide two FREE informational sessions preparing farmers for tax season. We will discuss how equipment, depreciation, labor, losses …