NC Farm School 2019, a Class to Remember
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Beekeepers: Registration Now Open for BEES Academy!
Are you a beekeeper with a number of years of experience who wants to increase your understanding of bees …
Save the Date: Strawberry Pre-Plant Meeting in Hendersonville, Aug 27
Western NC Strawberry Pre-Plant Meeting August 27, 2019 Registration: free Sponsored by the USDA and ASAP. 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Location: North River Farms 3333 N …
Our Hemp Projects in the News!
Our emerging CBD hemp industry, our graduate students, and our women growers getting some well-deserved attention in today’s article …
Hops, Hemp, Truffles, and More-See What We Are Doing!
It’s field day season and we have four events planned to showcase our research this year! This is your …
Register Now! ForestHer Workshops Engage Women in Woodland Stewardship
Women landowners and natural resource professionals interested in learning more about management and conservation of private lands are invited …
July 18 Chatham Conservation Partnership Meeting to Focus on Trees
Please join us for the next Chatham Conservation Partnership meeting on Thursday, July 18, 2019. NOTE: we are going to be …
Two Pollinator Garden Tours in July!
The month of July presents two opportunities to learn about creating pollinator habitat! Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will …
Connecting Herb and Specialty Crop Growers With Buyers
Are you looking for liner trays of false unicorn (star grub root)? Are you a North Carolina grower with …
Mushrooms, Herbs, Plants and More Available on Herb Connection
In the search for new crops that will potentially bring higher returns than many commodity crops, North Carolina farmers …
Forest Farming and Ginseng Growing Podcasts
The University of Missouri Center for Agroforestry has put together a series of podcasts on agroforestry. The one on …
Growing Organic Produce for the Wholesale Market
There is a whole new “crop” of organic growers out there asking questions about what markets are best to …
Three Pollinator Garden Tours in June!
The month of June presents three opportunities to learn about creating pollinator habitat! Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will …
Food Safety Update for Produce Growers in Western NC
Are you getting ready for a GAP Audit this summer but still have last minute questions? Do you need …
Exobasidium Leaf and Fruit Spot
Exobasidium leaf and fruit spot has been reported from numerous locations in NC this year. The disease, caused by …
Pollinator Garden Tour Thursday May 23!
Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will be giving a tour of N.C. Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden at Chatham …
Small Scale Egg Producers’ Meeting
North Carolina Cooperative Extension will offer a workshop for small-scale egg producers on May 23 in Greensboro, NC. Date: Thursday, …
Register Now for Cooperative Extension's Forestry Pest Management Workshop
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center will offer a Forestry Pest Management Workshop as part of its Enhancing Sustainability Series on Thursday, June …
Pollinator Garden Tours Start Wednesday, May 8!
Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at 10 a.m., Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will be giving a tour of N.C. …
Mother Earth News Fair - Extension Is There!
Our Alternative Crops and Organics Program has a very popular booth at the Mother Earth News Fair in Asheville …