WNC Medicinal Herb Growers - The Art and Science of Plant Vouchers
February 18, 2021 | 10 a.m.–noon FREE Virtual Event Register on Eventbrite In this virtual workshop, you’ll learn how to create plant …
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.
More USDA Funding Support for Commercial Agricultural Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Madison and Buncombe Counties announced additional funds have …
USDA Reopens Comment Period for Hemp Interim Rule
9/4/2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is reopening the comment period to the interim final rule that …
WNC AgOptions Grant Cycle Is Open!
WNC Agricultural Options is now accepting grant applications from farmers diversifying or expanding their businesses. With funding from the …
Helping Farm Workers at Produce Farms Understand COVID-19
The NC State University Produce Safety Team has created training videos in English and Spanish to help farmworkers better …
View the Virtual 2020 Tomato Field Day
The N.C. Cooperative Extension and NC State University have created a fully online, at-your-own-pace 2020 Virtual Tomato Field Day. …
Late Blight Confirmed in Buncombe County on July 17, 2020
Late Blight, Phytophthora infestans, is a well-known and persistent disease pathogen that affects tomatoes and potatoes. In Western North …
Hooray for Beneficial Bugs in the Veggie Garden!
Contrary to popular belief there are more good bugs than bad in the landscape. About 1% of all insect …
Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP)
USDA is providing critical support to our nation’s farmers and ranchers through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). CFAP …
Let’s Talk 2020 Census Webinar Series
Let’s Talk 2020 Census Webinar Series The North Carolina Complete Count Commission (NC CCC) has partnered with the State Library …
Join the Virtual Pollinator Field Day on June 22
The North Carolina Pollinator Conservation Alliance invites you to kick off National Pollinator Week 2020 and join us for …
NC State PDIC to Expand Modified Operations
This announcement was updated Thursday, December 3rd, 2020 from the previous versions The NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic …
Upcoming Listening Sessions for Farmers
Please join N.C. Cooperative Extension and The Empowering Mountain Food Systems program for upcoming Farm and Food Business Listening …
Have You Heard of Blackberry Winter?
The term “blackberry winter” might make you think of enjoying blackberry cobbler on a cold winter’s day. What it …
Frost and Freeze Protection for Vegetables
Prepared by Chris Gunter, Extension Vegetable Production Specialist and Jonathan Schultheis, Extension Vegetable Production Specialist, Horticultural Science, NC State …
Agribusiness-Only Funding Just Announced May 4, 2020
The Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program has released an “agriculture-only” funding opportunity, and farmers should act very quickly …
Asian Giant Hornets Not a Problem for NC Beekeepers...yet?
There is a viral news story circulating about the “murder hornet,” the unfortunate moniker of the Asian Giant hornet, Vespa …
Food Preservation Made Easy: Pressure Canning on May 12th
Join in for the next sessions on Pressure Canning on May 12th and Dehydration on May 19 Take Your …
Sheep & Goat Breeding Protocols
Sheep and goats are typically short-day breeders, meaning they breed when periods of daylight are shorter. The normal breeding …
Learn How NC FarmLink Can Help Farmers and Farm Workers Find Each Other!
Online Webinar, Thursday, April 8, 6 to 7.30 p.m. COVID-19 is placing new and unforeseen challenges on-farm labor – getting employees …
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- Executive Farm Management Program
- Extension Entomology - Insect Biology and Management
- Extension Plant Pathology
- Horticulture
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- NC FarmLink
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- NC Pesticide Safety Education
- NC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
- Official Variety Testing
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Insect Control
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Threshold Legal Issues Concerning Solar Development Opportunities
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