An Update on Our Field Research-Hemp, Ginseng, and More!
6/30/2020 – We have been a little quiet online lately as our team is learning how to manage our …
Specialty Crops
NC & McDowell County Ag Infographics Available Now
North Carolina’s agricultural industry, including food, fiber and forestry, contributes $91.9 billion to the state’s economy, accounts for more …
Visit NC Farms Isothermal Region
Do you have an appreciation for farming and rural life? Do you want to know where to find fresh, …
Cucumber Downy Mildew Found in Johnston County
Written by Lina Quesada-Ocampo and Brandon Parker Cucumber downy mildew, caused by the oomycete pathogen Pseudoperonospora cubensis, has been found …
Farms, Food, & You: a Podcast Series
Issues in agriculture affect not just farmers. They influence your life everyday. The podcast, “Farms, Food and You” …
Are Your Specialty Crops Eligible for the CFAP Assistance?
5/22/2020 – Some of the specialty crop growers I work with are upset because they don’t think they are …
Application Details Released on Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue, announced on May 19 details of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which …
Recording of Online Farm Store Webinar Now Available for Viewing
I have been working with area farmers and farmers’ markets as they adapt to changes brought on by the …
Relief Funds for Farmers
Carolina Farm Stewardship Association posted an article about COVID-19 Relief Funds Available to Farmers Starting April 3. Click …
Always Be Cleaning & Sanitizing + Understanding Disinfection Webinar
Below is the link to our recent webinar on Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Understanding Disinfection for Fresh Produce Growers. For …
COVID-19 Resources for Farmers Including Financial Aid
NC State University has a regularly updated COVID-19 Resource Page. Please refer to this page on a regular basis. …
European Pepper Moth Adults and Larvae Are Active in Nurseries
NC State Extension Area Specialized Agent Danny Lauderdale trapped the first European pepper moths last week. This is a …
Great COVID-19 Resources
NC State Extension has compiled resources on COVID-19 around agriculture, food, youth, health, and wellness, as well as other …
COVID-19 Resources for Fruit and Vegetable Producers
Below please find a list of resources for fresh produce growers dealing with COVID-19. These resources are categorized for …
Come Work With Us in the NC Alternative Crops & Organics Program!
3/5/2020 – Do you enjoy working outdoors? Do you like working with plants? Are you interested in agricultural research? …
A Forest Farming Success Story
2/28/2020 – Forest farming and growing native woodland botanicals make up a large part of my research and extension …
Meet the WNC Woodland Stewards
2/27/2020 – The Association for Temperate Agroforestry has a nice article in their latest newsletter about our Woodland Stewards …
We Are Harvesting Lots of Black Perigord Truffles at NCSU!
1/31/2020 – Skepticism was high in 2010 when we planted our first filbert orchard with young trees inoculated with …
Small Fruit Production Workshop
Craig Mauney, Area Specialized Agent–Small Fruits & Vegetables, will be conducting the Small Fruit Production Workshop, Thursday, February 13, …
Internet Connectivity Survey for NC Farmers
The North Carolina Broadband Infrastructure Office, with the Friday Institute at NC State University, is conducting a five-minute survey to gather …
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