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Cover photo for 2023 Grower's Certificates Information

2023 Grower's Certificates Information

Grower’s Certificates are maintained by N.C. Cooperative Extension, Haywood County Center to certify producers who are selling agricultural products grown in …

Cover photo for Youth Dairy Holiday Photo Contest

Youth Dairy Holiday Photo Contest

Each year, the Dairy Photo Contest allows youth to put their creative talents to use to develop a message about the dairy industry …

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Haywood's Summer Canning Series

Now that summer has arrived, home & community gardens, roadside stands, farms and farmers markets are producing fruits and …

Sweetpotato fries

March Is National Nutrition Month!

March is National Nutrition Month and while it is still cold outside there are plenty of vegetables “in season” to take …

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Beef Quality Assurance Training

Please join us for a Beef Quality Assurance Training on Friday, March 4th at the Mountain Research Station in Waynesville beginning at …

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Market Gardens For Small Farms in North Carolina

This guide provides an overview of market gardens for small and beginning farmers in North …

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Vinegar Making

This factsheet describes the process of making vinegar.

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Synthetic Auxins

This factsheet describes the symptoms of a synthetic auxin (SA) herbicide injury.

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Cool and Ship: A Low-Cost, Portable Forced-Air Cooling Unit

This publication gives instruction for building and using an inexpensive postharvest cooling system. The cool …

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Design of Room Cooling Facilities: Structural & Energy Requirements

Proper temperature control is essential to protecting the quality of fresh produce. By constructing and …

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Raspberries in the Home Garden

Raspberries are a delicious and nutritious addition to the home garden. However, raspberries can be …

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Blackberries for the Home Garden

This publication is a home gardener's guide to planting, maintaining and harvesting blackberries.

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Pasture Grazing Heights for Rotational Stocking

This publication provides information for making grazing management decisions using rotational stocking. It covers canopy …

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