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NC Tunnel Talk Webinar Series

Beginning January 13, we invite you to participate in a series of live, interactive sessions held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time. This program is designed…

tomatoes in a bushel basket

Mountain Horticultural Field Day

Save the Date and join us on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center for the Annual Mountain Horticultural Field Day. We will be hosting tours of…

cherry tomatoes

Not Too Late to Grow Your Own

Missed the Mother's Day planting window? No problem! With June here and summer break just around the corner, now's your chance to get growing.It's absolutely not too late to plant your own food. The…

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Scale Certification Opportunity for Market Vendors

Do you sell produce or other products by weight? If so, this free opportunity is for you! A Scale Technician from N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS;) will be certifying…

Chives in a container

Unleashing Your Green Thumb in Small Spaces

Ever dreamed of cultivating your own thriving garden but limited by space? Fear not! We invite you to embark on a gardening adventure with our Container Gardening Workshop, taking place on Saturday,…

Asian pears

Postharvest Handling With Pack & Cool Demo

The activities you take during harvest and postharvest can have a big impact on the quality, shelf-life, and safety of your produce. Craig Mauney, Area Specialized Agent, Commercial Fruit & Vegetable…

kale in a pasta dish

Kale Yeah! from a Kale Convert

I’ve never been a fan of kale. I wasn't embarrassed to let people know. Heck, I was most likely in the majority. I did know that kale contains alot of nutritional value, and if you belong to a CSA,…

WNC AgOptions

2025 WNC AgOptions Grant

Intent to apply deadline is October 11. Attending an Informational Session is highly recommended.The Western North Carolina (WNC) AgOptions Grant is an invaluable resource for farmers looking to…

Fresh vegetables

Summer Means Fresh Fruits and Veggies

With the beginning of summer upon us, it's a great time to find recipes for all the fresh fruits and vegetables that are here! You can pull from your own garden, subscribe to a local CSA box, visit a…

Simon at HMTM

Embracing Local Food Initiatives

In the lush landscape of McDowell, a quiet metamorphosis is underway, one rooted in the soil and nourished by community spirit. As people turns their gaze towards sustainable living, McDowell…