Calico Scales About to Hatch!
Calico scale, Eulecanium cerasorum, was accidentally introduced to California from Asia in the 1920s. It has now become established …
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.
Eat Local, McDowell!
I can see it. There is light at the end of the tunnel. Last year, at this time, grocery …
Time to Dig in the Dirt
The sun is shining. Warm temperatures are back with us. The ground is ready for planting. Yes, the first …
National Strawberry Month
May is known as National Strawberry Month. Strawberries are grown year-round, but the peak season is April through July. …
Help Create Truffle Orchard Fertility Guidelines for NC Growers!
4/27/2021 – To create good fertility recommendations for North Carolina truffle growers, we need more data!!! So, in cooperation …
Installing a New Package of Bees? Here's a New Tip to Improve Acceptance
Springtime for beekeepers is synonymous with starting new colonies, especially since winter losses have been hovering ~25% every year …
An Update on Asian Giant Hornets
Last year, there was a lot of media buzz (no pun intended) surrounding the introduction of Asian giant hornets …
Registration Open: Overview of Local Food Systems Online Professional Development Training
Are you interested in learning more about local food systems? Do you work with local food projects, but are …
NC Farmers of the Foothills: A New Initiative for Producers & Consumers
Looking to reach new markets? Would you like to see more of your fresh, local produce being enjoyed in …
Master Gardener Volunteer Association of McDowell County Scholarship Opportunity
We all know college is NOT cheap. College is a commitment for both you and your pocketbook. To help …
NC State Summer / Fall Field Research Job in Western NC
3/30/2021 – POSITION IS FILLED!!! We are hiring a new team member to work in our NC Alternative Crops …
How to Identify and Manage Sweeetpotato Scurf Caused by Monilochaetes Infuscans
From Camilo Parada and Dr. Lina Quesada-Ocampo In collaboration with the Plant Disease and Insect Clinic at NC State University, …
How Do I Get a Pesticide License?
To get a pesticide license there are a few steps to take, but it’s all pretty straightforward. Below is …
Manage Bacterial Spot on Your Tomato Transplants
For vegetable growers (both commercial and home gardeners), springtime often brings to mind tomato transplants. However, sometimes diseases occur …
Small Farms Week: 35 Years of Resilience, Strength, Diversity
This year marks the 35th year of N.C. A&T State University’s annual salute to small farmers across North …
2021 Tomato and Pepper Fungicide Spray Guides for North Carolina
The fungicide spray guides for tomato and pepper are intended for commercial growers and are suggested products or programs …
Help Feed Hungry People in McDowell
In conjunction with N.C. A&T State University’s Small Farms Week, McDowell County along with other County Centers across the …
Summer Internship Available in McDowell
North Carolina Cooperative Extension – McDowell County Center will have a summer internship available. The intern will provide support …
It's Our Turn to Roll Up Our Sleeves
It’s hard to imagine a time when we didn’t know COVID-19 existed. Now when people say “virus,” we know …
WNC Hemp Growers Meeting-Feb. 17, 2021
1/25/2021 – The Western North Carolina Hemp Growers meeting will be held via Zoom on February 17, 2021, starting …
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