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AI generated photo of Ginseng growing in the forest.

10th Annual Medicinal Herb Grower Buyer Event -- a Success

On Thursday, November 13th, over 90 people gathered for the 10th annual Medicinal Herb Grower Buyer event. Hosted by N.C. State Extension, N.C. Cooperative Extension, and the Mountain Horticultural…

Photo of a garden spade and small box of soil used as a sample.

Peak Season Soil Testing Service Begins November 26th

The NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Soils Lab provides FREE nutrient and pH soil testing to North Carolina residents from April 1st through November 25th.December 1st through March…

Green grassy field planted with pollinator flowers.

Pollinator Habitat Restoration and Potential Flood Impacts - September 12

One of the unexpected realities following the devastating flooding of Hurricane Helene, is the opportunity to study flood impacts to our larger ecosystem, both in wild and cultivated areas. On…

Photo of a ferris wheel at the fair with mountains and fall season colors in background.

Garden to Fair : Enter Your Bounty

It won’t be long before the summer’s growing season is in full swing. Now is the time to start thinking about entering some of your garden bounty in the agricultural exhibit at this year’s North…

A farm field showing eroded streambanks and flood deposits.

2025 Agricultural Disaster Crop Loss Program - Apply before May 4!

In late March, North Carolina’s Governor Stein and the General Assembly authorized funding through the Disaster Recovery Act of 2025 to help producers recoup crop losses from Hurricane Helene and…

Information flyer for NC A&T University's Small Farms Week conference.

Small Farms Week

The 39th annual Small Farms Week -- North Carolina A&T; State University’s annual tribute to small-scale agriculture -- is set for March 23-29 and will address the many technologies and best…

Digital Flyer for Soil Remediation Workshop titled "Restoring the Farm: From the Ground Up"

Restoring the Farm: From the Ground Up

Restoring the Farm: From the Ground UpJoin us for the first in a series of applied, field-based events focused on restoring and adding resilience to WNC farms impacted by Hurricane Helene. This kick…

Announcement for NCDA&CS Free Agronomic Services for WNC Growers

Free Agronomic Services for Western NC Growers

NCDA&CS Offers Free Agronomic Services for Western N.C. Growers RALEIGH -- It has been months since Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina and recovery is still ongoing throughout the…

Digital Flyer for Tea Farming Workshop

Becoming a Tea Farmer

Interested in operating your own Herbal Tea Farm? Whether growing for wholesale or producing your own blend of herbal teas from your crops, from a small farm on a city lot to a conventual field…

Digital Flyer for Tools to Enhance Your Business Management Webinar Series

Tools to Enhance Your Business Management Webinar Series

“Tools to Enhance Your Business Management” webinar series begins February 6, 2025. Created by the Center for Farm Financial Management at the University of Minnesota, this series includes farming…