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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Landscape Contractor Business CEU Class
1 week 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
1 week 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
3 weeks 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
2 months away
Sep
7
Fri
Nursery Crop Field Day
Hard & Flossie Clark Family Park, Lenoir, NC 28645, USA Hard & Flossie Clark Family Park, Lenoir, NC 28645, USA Buncombe County Center
2 months away
Sep
21
Fri
Nursery Crop Field Day
Hard & Flossie Clark Family Park, Lenoir, NC 28645, USA Hard & Flossie Clark Family Park, Lenoir, NC 28645, USA Buncombe County Center
2 months away
Sep
21
Fri
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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 am – 12:00 pm for The Learning Garden Demonstration Day at 49 Mount …
Rain Barrel Availability
Buncombe County Cooperative Extension has 80 gallon rain barrels available. Each barrel comes complete with fittings and installation instructions. …
July 19 CCP Meeting to Focus on Backyard Biodiversity
The upcoming Chatham Conservation Partnership (CCP) meeting on July 19 will focus on Backyard Biodiversity – creating and discovering the biodiversity in your …
Two Pollinator Garden Tours in July!
The month of July presents two opportunities to learn about creating pollinator habitat! Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will …
Spring Snapshots From Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Garden
Photos by Debbie Roos, Chatham County Cooperative Extension In late 2008, I planted a demonstration pollinator garden at Chatham Mills …
Creating a Safe and Healthy Home Step 7: Ventilate
What is Ventilation? Ventilation means bringing fresh air into the house from outdoors and getting rid of stale, possibly polluted, …
Register Now for Extension's Weed Management for Forest Landowners Workshop
The Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension will offer a Weed Management for Forest Landowners Workshop as part …
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 …
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 …