Online Training for Small Farmers on Cleaning / Sanitizing at Direct Markets
Attention Small Farmers: Do you have questions about cleaning and sanitizing at your direct market outlets amidst the COVID-19 pandemic? The …
Agriculture & Food
Extension and research at NC State address timely issues impacting our state. Extension delivers trusted information directly into the hands of farmers and agribusinesses, helping them translate knowledge into solutions that grow our economy and communities.
Webinar for Farmers on Creating a Free Online Store
Provided by Debbie Roos, N.C. Cooperative Extension of Chatham County Farmers and farmers’ markets are working hard to implement social distancing …
Covid-19 Resources for Home & Food Environments
NC State Extension has compiled several essential resources on best practices for food environments, including restaurants, farmer’s markets, farms, …
USDA Announces Details of Risk Management Programs for Hemp Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers two programs that protect hemp producers’ crops from natural disasters. A pilot …
Farmland Preservation Workshops to Be Held Throughout North Carolina
RALEIGH – The N.C. Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund will host seven workshops throughout the state for …
ASAP's Upcoming Business of Farming Conference and Cost Share Program
Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP) has been an essential pillar of the local food and farming movement in Western …
Bridging the GAPs: Approaches for Treating Preharvest Agricultural Water On-Farm
Fruit and vegetable growers are continually assessing their operations to determine where they can limit risk and increase productivity. …
52nd Annual Winter Vegetable Conference & Trade Show
Buy your tickets by 1/31/2020 to get the reduced rate! 52nd Annual Meeting of the NC Tomato Growers Association Winter Vegetable Conference & …
Grants for Diversifying Farms WNC AgOptions Intent to Apply Deadline Oct. 14; Application Deadline Nov. 15
WNC Agricultural Options is now accepting grant applications from farmers diversifying or expanding their businesses. With funding from the …
Young Farmers BBQ Mixer at Hickory Nut Gap Farm - Sept. 26
Join us for a special evening where young and upcoming farmers or those interested in the agricultural industry are …
Introducing Working Lands for Wildlife - Eastern Hellbenders
A new initiative, Working Lands for Wildlife – Eastern Hellbenders – is improving farm sustainability and water quality in …
Training and Creative Land Tenure Jump Starts Farming Careers
Submitted by Nicole DelCogliano, Organic Growers School Will and Savannah Salley of Headwaters Market Garden are currently in their third …
Farm Beginnings® Farmer Training Program Accepting Applications
Looking to launch or expand your farming business? Join this 200+ hour Farm Beginnings Farmer Training Program! Early Bird application due August …
Buncombe Friends of Agriculture Breakfast
TOPIC: The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy Community Farm Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at 7 a.m. WNC Ag Center – Virginia …
Watch Out for Botrytis Gray Mold in Your Greenhouse
As weather begins warming up and greenhouse annuals are in production, Botrytis gray mold will also be on the …
Auxin Herbicide Required Training
All persons planning to apply dicamba (Engenia, FeXapan, or XtendiMax) to Xtend cotton or soybeans or 2,4-D (Enlist Duo …
Spring 2020 Pesticide School Schedule Available
The Spring 2020 Pesticide Safety School Schedule is now available for registrants who are seeking initial licensing in one …
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 …
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 …
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- Extension Plant Pathology
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- NC Pesticide Safety Education
- NC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
- Official Variety Testing
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