Forest Farming and Ginseng Growing Podcasts
6/7/2019 – The University of Missouri Center for Agroforestry has put together a series of podcasts on agroforestry. The …
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Growing Organic Produce for the Wholesale Market
6/6/2019 – There is a whole new “crop” of organic growers out there asking questions about what markets are …
Mother Earth News Fair - Extension Is There!
4/28/2019 – Our Alternative Crops and Organics Program has a very popular booth at the Mother Earth News Fair …
Broccoli Research Continues in 2019
4/8/2019 – We have been a partner in the Eastern Broccoli Project since its inception in 2010. The main …
It's Ramps Season! Grow Them, Eat Them, Sell Them
4/1/2019 – Ramps (Allium tricoccum L.), also called wild leeks, are a native plant that are increasingly popular with …
New Bamboo Publication Available
3/29/2019 – Are you considering establishing a commercial bamboo plantation? I am sure you have lots of questions about …
Herb Connection Has a New Look and Expanded Purpose
3/28/2019 – Years ago we started a free service called Herb Connection to help match NC herb growers with …
We Are Hiring! Help Us Grow Hemp, Hops, Broccoli, and More!
Please look for more up to date job postings. 3/26/2019 – We have two to three temporary positions open in …
Heavy Metal Soil Testing for Hemp
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2019 CONTACT: Dr. David Hardy, Ph.D., N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, Agronomic Services Division 919-733-2655 NCDA&CS heavy metal …
Special Hotel Rate Ends Today! Beer and Beyond Conference
This conference is over, but watch for new ones in the coming years! 3/1/2019 – Today at noon is the …
Is Hemp the Same Thing as Marijuana?
2/15/2019 – There is confusion over the differences between marijuana, hemp, industrial hemp, and CBD hemp. What are they? …
Beer and Beyond: A Conference for Southern Hop Growers
This event is over, but watch for upcoming events on our website. 2/12/2019 – What else can you do with …
A Visit to the Gaia Herb Farm
2/1/2019 – Gaia Herb Farm is a well known company in western North Carolina. They have a large farm …
NC State Hops Conference in Asheville - Meet the Speakers
This event is over, but watch for similar events coming up in the future! 1/28/2019 – On March 16 and …
Early Registration Extended for South Atlantic Hops Conference!
This event is over but watch for similar upcoming events on our website! 1/2/2019 – Several people emailed me and …
Want to Learn All About Growing and Selling Hops?
This event is over but watch for similar upcoming events on our website. 12/10/2018 – Early bird registration for the …
Industrial Hemp Workshop in Durham (Nov 9, 2018)
11/6/2018 – The interest in industrial hemp production in the Carolinas is very high. The number of inquiries we …
Hops and Hemp Research Twilight Tour-July 12, 2018
This event is over but we hold field days every year, so follow our news updates so you don’t …
Downy Mildew Confirmed on Hops in Western North Carolina
5/31/2018 – Written by Luping Qu and Jeanine Davis, Department of Horticultural Science, NC State University Today we received confirmation …
Growing Radishes in Western North Carolina
5/23/2018 – The Southeastern Extension Vegetable Workers (SEVEW) is a group of extension horticulturists, entomologists, plant pathologists, weed scientists, …
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