Beginning Forest Farming: A Weekend Workshop in Western NC
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Agriculture & Food
Extension and research at NC State address timely issues impacting our state. Extension delivers trusted information directly into the hands of farmers and agribusinesses, helping them translate knowledge into solutions that grow our economy and communities.
Industrial Hemp Study Planted in Western NC
On June 19, we planted our first industrial hemp research study at the Mountain Research Station in Waynesville, NC. …
Want to Grow Industrial Hemp in NC?
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension website for Industrial Hemp is now live!!! And you can put in your application …
Pre-Register for the South Atlantic Hops Conference!
The South Atlantic Hops Conference will be March 4 and 5th in Richmond, VA. The Friday event is sold …
Ginseng Expo-Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Ginseng-Register Now!!!
Join us for the second Ginseng Expo in Asheville, NC on December 4 and 5. If you are interested …
Hops and Breweries in WNC!
There were three articles this past weekend in local newspapers about hops, beer, and breweries: Hendersonville Times News: Brewery opens …
Late Blight Confirmed (Really) in Henderson County, NC
Variety trial from 2009 showing late blight resistant (background) and late blight susceptible (foreground) tomato varieties I am just going to …
The Cornell Formula Fungicide: An Example of Why You Need to Check Out Your Internet Information Sources
Last week on the N.C. Cooperative Extension Horticulture Agents listserv, there was a discussion about homemade fungicides and whether …
WNC Forest Products Project Request for Proposals
WNC Forest Products Cooperative Production and Marketing Project Request for Proposals February 26, 2010 Summary: Land-of-Sky Regional Council seeks proposals from forest producers …
Now Is the Time to Control Late Blight on Tomatoes and Potatoes in North Carolina
I’ve been getting lots of questions on late blight, especially in the western part of the state. So I’m …
Production of Medicinal Herbs
Many growers across the nation are interested in producing medicinal herbs which have become mainstream, everyday products. Every month …
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- Official Variety Testing
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