Our local green industry in Buncombe County includes services in residential/commercial capacities including landscaping, hardscaping, arboriculture, and many horticultural practices. Being properly trained and then maintaining one's certifications and licenses is a great way that green industry professionals can increase their chances of getting and retaining jobs or customers. Our N.C. Cooperative Extension training opportunities have the uniqueness of all being research-based and on the cutting edge. We strive to bring the same level of education that our campus partner, NC State University, is known for; to you at the local level.
Check out our most current classes tailored for green industry professionals and sign up for those that you need. If you require something that we aren't currently offering, please let us know by emailing our coordinator Luke Owen at lcowen@ncsu.edu or calling 828-255-5522 and we'll either assist with matching you to a specific class or work on developing a training opportunity to meet your needs.
See important green industry updates and see options for text alerts and newsletters to remain informed.
Register for upcoming recertification courses, and see more regarding pesticide education.
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Pesticide Safety Education Portal
Visit the Pesticide Safety Education Portal for more information on pesticide schools and what is needed to become licensed.
Buncombe Green Industry Articles/News
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Services and Resources
Learn more about our disease diagnosis technical assistance and services available.
Learn more about soil testing services provided by the NCDA and how you can pick up soil test kits at our office.
Analyze plants to determine nutritional content in plant tissues to determine deficiencies and target nutrient management.
Learn about water testing services available through the NCDA.
Learn more about chemical management and control options for your specific situation. Utilize this online publication to see an exhaustive list of control options for various pests.
See relevant Green Industry publications and factsheets based on applied research in Extension and on-campus.
