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News From New Crops & Organics

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August Newsletter for NC Alternative Crops & Organics Program

Published - August 5, 2026

Flier for the WNC Regional Ginseng Update meeting on September 18, 2026 in Asheville, NC
WNC Regional Ginseng Update

Published - July 27, 2026

Flier for Appalachian Forest Farmer Coalition and NC State University Extension Forest Farming Office Hours. Held on September 11 and November 13, 2026 from 12 to 1:30 PM EST. Q&A, resources, and conversation about forest farming. Held on Zoom.
Fall Forest Farming Office Hours

Published - July 27, 2026

Flier: Forest farming office hours summer 2026. Join the Appalachian Forest Farmer Coalition and NC State University for this virtual Q&A session via Zoom. May 8, June 12, and Aug 7 from 12:1:30 pm EST. Register: https://ncsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/W86x
Summer Forest Farming Office Hours

Published - July 27, 2026

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June Happenings in the NC Alt Crops & Organics Program!

Published - June 23, 2026

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Internship Available at Research & Extension Center in Mills River, NC

Published - April 16, 2026

A group of people standing around a table full of pots of media, cutting boards, knives, and roots of various native woodland botanicals. This was a workshop to teach propagation.
Our Latest Newsletter-Full of Agroforestry Events and Truffle News

Published - February 21, 2026

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We’ve Made an Exciting Discovery in Our NC State University Research Truffle Orchard!

Published - February 5, 2026

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Upcoming Events

NCSU Forest Farming Office Hours (virtual) Friday | Sep 11 | 12:00 PM — 1:30 PM
Regional Ginseng Production Update Workshop, Asheville, NC Friday | Sep 18 | 9:00 AM — 3:00 PM 49 Mt Carmel Rd #102, Asheville, NC 28806, USA
Gather to Grow Forest Farming Conference, Blacksburg, VA Fri Oct 23 — Sun Oct 25 The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center, 901 Prices Fork Rd, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
11th Annual NC Medicinal Herb Grower and Buyer Event, Mills River, NC Thursday | Nov 12 | 2:00 PM — 6:00 PM
NCSU Forest Farming Office Hours (virtual) Friday | Nov 13 | 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM
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News From NC State Extension

Downy mildew on cucumber
Cucumber downy mildew confirmed in Haywood County, NC

Published - July 31, 2026

From: Vegetable Production
Phytophthora crown rot on pepper
Veggie disease update, 6/15

Published - June 12, 2026

From: Vegetable Production
Flooded field in Mills River, NC
Veggie Disease Update: Week of May 24, 2026

Published - May 29, 2026

From: Vegetable Production
Farm in Western NC
Preserving North Carolina’s Farmland

Published - April 16, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
NRCS Field Day at Wild East Farm Flyer
NRCS Field Day at Wild East Farm

Published - March 12, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
NC Farm Succession School flyer; March 31st, 2026; father carrying child on shoulders in cornfield
Register Now for NC Farm Succession School

Published - February 10, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
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2026 NC Watermelon Production Meeting

Published - January 22, 2026

From: Vegetable Production
Your Land, Your Legacy workshop — Feb 23, 8:30 AM to 12 PM, Extension Aud., Shelby NC
Your Land, Your Legacy Workshop in Cleveland County: Feb 23rd From 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Published - January 20, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
NC Cooperative Extension Small Farm Resource Roundup flyer; free webinar Feb 18 2PM; registration QR
Free Small Farm Resource Webinar: Feb 18th at 2pm

Published - January 20, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
Cover photo of 2026 Southeastern U.S. Vegetable Crop Handbook
2026 Southeastern U.S. Vegetable Crop Handbook

Published - January 9, 2026

From: Vegetable Production
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