Info Session about RAFI-USA Farmer Grants November 12 in Pittsboro
Agricultural Reinvestment Fund Grants RAFI-USA’s Agricultural Reinvestment Fund Grant Program awards cost-share grants to help farmers and rural communities develop …
Commercial Horticulture, Nursery & Turf
Register Now for 2019 Chatham County Beekeeping School
Back by popular demand…the Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension will team up again with the Chatham …
Two Pollinator Garden Tours in October!
The month of October presents two opportunities to learn about creating pollinator habitat! Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will …
What to Do After the Disaster - Resources Green Industries
Many of you may have received this information. Thanks to Danny Lauderdale for the following post on his website. I …
Hurricane Preparedness for Horticultural Growers and Beekeepers
Hurricane Florence is dominating news coverage this week and for good reason: it is predicted to be the strongest …
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 …
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2 days ago — Wildlife Damage Management
Septoria Leaf Spot of Tomato
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2 days ago — Vegetable Pathology Factsheets
Florida Betony
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Southern bacterial wilt of tomatoes is addressed in this factsheet.
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Strawberry Rootworm in Strawberry
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