Basil Downy Mildew Confirmed in Pender County, NC, July 28, 2021
Basil downy mildew has been confirmed on the variety Genovese in a homeowner garden in Pender County, North Carolina. …
Local Foods
The Buncombe County Center Local Foods contact is Meghan Baker.
It's Canning Season: Tips for Safety
With the summer months here, there is more and more fresh produce available. Many are looking for ways to …
Jammin’ With Strawberries
You know you are getting close to summer when everywhere you turn there are strawberries. They are at the …
Where Does My Farm Fall Under the Produce Safety Rule in 2021?
FDA just released “adjusted inflation cutoffs” that are used to determine how produce farms will be affected by FSMA’s Produce …
WNC Ferment On!
Have you ever wanted to learn to Ferment foods? In this five-week series, we will demonstrate and share resources …
Hemp Connections Rule Changes on January 1
12/31/2020 – When the pilot hemp program was initiated in North Carolina in 2017, there were no established ways …
Enjoy Safe Infused Water
With the hot summer months still here, a refreshing treat can be getting some infused water to help replenish …
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 …
What to Do With All That Summer Squash!
This time of year we can find ourselves with more summer squash and zucchini then we know what to …
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 …
Webinars Focus on Multifarm Direct to Consumer Marketing
As consumer demand for local food increases during this crisis, so does the need for farmers to be working …
RAFI-USA's Mini Grants for Farmers Now Accepting Applications
As the impacts of COVID-19 continue to unfold day to day, RAFI-USA recognizes that farmers across the country are facing …
NC FarmLink Farm Labor Webinar April 9
Learn how NC FarmLink can help farmers and farmworkers find each other! Free Webinar – Thursday, April 9, 2020, 6 to …
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 …
Curious About Buncombe County Farmer's Markets?
Many consumers are looking to farmer’s markets as a means of accessing fresh, local produce and as a pathway …
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. …
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 …
Basil Downy Mildew Found in Western North Carolina - July 22, 2019
Basil downy mildew has been confirmed on the variety Genovese in our research plots in Haywood County, North Carolina. …
New York City Bans CBD Sales in Eateries
The New York City Health Department has banned eateries from selling food and drinks containing CBD. The New York …
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