
Small Farms Week: 35 Years of Resilience, Strength, Diversity
This year marks the 35th year of NC A&T State University’s annual salute to small farmers across North …
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This year marks the 35th year of NC A&T State University’s annual salute to small farmers across North …
The fungicide spray guides for tomato and pepper are intended for commercial growers and are suggested products or programs …
In conjunction with N.C. A&T State University’s Small Farms Week, McDowell County along with other County Centers across the …
North Carolina Cooperative Extension – McDowell County Center will have a summer internship available. The intern will provide support …
It’s hard to imagine a time when we didn’t know COVID-19 existed. Now when people say “virus,” we know …
1/25/2021 – The Western North Carolina Hemp Growers meeting will be held via Zoom on February 17, 2021, starting …
The Extension Gardener classes are open to anyone wanting to learn more about good gardening practices based on research-based …
From Madison Stahr and Dr. Lina Quesada-Ocampo Sweetpotato black rot, caused by the fungal pathogen Ceratocystis fimbriata, was found in …
McDowell County has established a Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program to protect and preserve agricultural lands and activities. Learn about …
This series is designed for small farmers interested in learning about food safety and obtaining their Good Agriculture Practices …
Composting is harnessing the power of nature to recycle your organic waste at home. Would you believe me if …
“Annual Conference Goes Virtual” Includes: First Time Virtual Trade Show, Virtual Seed Variety Show Case, Virtual Fumigation “Z” Training, Virtual …
SAVE THE DATES: FEBRUARY 24 AND 25, 2021 *REGISTRATION OPEN* 12/15/2020 – The tradition of the Winter Vegetable Conference and …
As if Asian giant hornets weren’t enough, this year also saw media attention on a lesser-known, but bizarre, group …
A series of interactive workshops designed to engage farmers interested in expanding their operations to include agritourism. Is Agritourism right …
This is an updated version of an older post from 2017. Apparently COVID isn’t stopping some insects from traveling and …
Applications Due December 11. Call the local FSA office. Farmers of virtually every crop or livestock raised in McDowell County …
McDowell County has established a Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program to protect and preserve agricultural lands and activities. Learn about …
The Spring 2021 Online Pesticide Safety School Schedule is now available for registrants who are seeking initial licensing in …
North Carolina Cooperative Extension, along with the Davidson County Community College Small Business Center, will be hosting a “Business …
Beekeeping is a very enjoyable and rewarding pastime that is relatively inexpensive to get started. …
This publication guides small- and medium-scale pastured meat producers in North Carolina through the steps …
This booklet provides an overview of production costs and marketing strategies that growers should consider …
Orchard management guide for apples, with information on insect, disease, weed, and mammal control, plus …
This factsheet describes the symptoms of root-inhibiting herbicide injuries.
This factsheet describes the symptoms of a lipid biosynthesis (Acetyl CoA carboxylase or ACCase) inhibitor …
This publication provides information to help produce growers understand the variety of insurance coverage or …
Tips for preventing timber trespass and theft are reviewed in this publication. Special documentation of …