New Publication Highlights Controlled Burning Effects on Appalachian Wildlife
Decades of fire suppression have created dense forests throughout the southern Blue Ridge, significantly altering native plants and the …
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Commercial Pesticide School
Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center, 455 Research Drive, Mills River, NC 28759, USA Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center, 455 Research Drive, Mills River, NC 28759, USA Buncombe County Center
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Commercial Pesticide School
Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center, 455 Research Drive, Mills River, NC 28759, USA Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center, 455 Research Drive, Mills River, NC 28759, USA Buncombe County Center
2 weeks away
Oct
10
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Landscape Contractor Review Course
Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center, 455 Research Drive, Mills River, NC 28759, USA Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center, 455 Research Drive, Mills River, NC 28759, USA Buncombe County Center
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Commercial Pesticide School
6 months away
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9
2019
Commercial Pesticide School
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Commercial Pesticide School
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Rain Barrel Availability
Buncombe County Cooperative Extension has 80 gallon rain barrels available. Each barrel comes complete with fittings and installation instructions. …
Garden Flooded? What to Toss? What to Cook? DO NOT EAT ANYTHING RAW!
What to Consider if Your Vegetable, Herb, Fruit or Nut Garden has been Exposed to Floodwater Discard (do not compost) …
Managing Flooded Landscapes
High winds, storm surge, and flooding can devastate your garden and landscape. Safety first- check for downed electrical wires and …
NCDA&CS -- Post-Flood Cleanup and Disposal Assistance for Pesticides
N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services is offering assistance with pesticide and fertilizer disposal through the Pesticide Disposal …
Dealing With Storm Damage in the Landscape
Heavy Rains and Strong Winds have resulted in storm damage to trees across the state. Learn how to assess the …
Salvaging Photographs After a Flood
Of all of the things that flood waters damage, perhaps one of the most difficult for people to cope …
ASAP's Local Food Experience Happens September 13th!
ASAP’s Local Food Experience is an opportunity to connect to where your food comes from and enjoy a fun …
Black Soldier Fly Digester Design Workshop
Southern Appalachian Highland Conservancy invites you to attend a Black Soldier Fly Digester Design workshop next Thursday, August 30. SAHC Farm …
Farm Succession Planning Workshop September 7
Join ASAP and Mountain BizWorks for a half-day workshop on planning for your farm’s future. Do you have a farm …
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 …
Controlling Tomato Late Blight With Resistant Varieties, July 19 10-12
Thursday, July 19, 2018 10 a.m. until noon The Folk Art Center 382 Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville, N.C. Presenter: Randolph G. Gardner, Ph.D., Professor …
Learning Garden Demonstration Day July 28
Join us July 28, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. for The Learning Garden Demonstration Day at 49 Mount …
2018 Master Gardener Program Training
Announcing 2018 Extension Master Gardener℠ Program of Buncombe County training. The Extension Master Gardener program is a volunteer program designed to …
Floodwaters Will Recede, but Mosquito Activity Won't
The intense rainfall, flooding and mudslide damage in western North Carolina and other areas of the state have created …
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 …