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It's January, What's in Season?

It’s January and temperatures have dropped outside. Gardens and fruit and vegetable farms in Western North Carolina have been …

Flood Hotline for Farmers

In an effort to better help our ag community, N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has activated its …

After the Storm!

N.C. Cooperative Extension has a wealth of information that will help answer questions from crop and garden issues and …

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Boil Water Advisory

Residents using the municipal water systems of Canton, Clyde, and parts of Lake Junaluska are currently under a Boil …

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Cleaning Up After the Flood

The Cruso, Bethel, Canton, and Clyde communities in Haywood County experienced devastation by the floodwaters resulting from Tropical Storm …

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Learn to Ferment in Online Class

Have you ever wanted to learn to ferment foods? In this five-week series, we will demonstrate and share resources …

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March Is National Nutrition Month

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

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February is American Heart Month! 

Celebrate American Heart Month: Join the #OurHearts Movement Heart disease is a leading cause of death for both men and women in …

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Chapter 5. Vineyard Establishment

Vineyard establishment involves careful planning, thorough site preparation, vineyard design, planting, and trellis construction. Unlike …

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Chapter 2. Cost and Investment Analysis of Chardonnay (Vitis Vinifera) Winegrapes in North Carolina

Growing Chardonnay grapes, the number one vinifera variety grown in North Carolina, can be a …

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Chapter 1. Introduction

New and current grape growers will find practical information on site appraisal, establishment, and operation …

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The North Carolina Winegrape Grower’s Guide

The grape and wine industry in North Carolina is now worth in excess of $30 …

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Chapter 6. Pruning and Training

This chapter discusses the principles of grapevine dormant pruning, reviews reasons for vine training, and …

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Chapter 7. Canopy Management

High-quality wines — those that command premium prices — can be produced only from high-quality …

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Chapter 4. Vineyard Site Selection

Grapes grown in North Carolina are sometimes exposed to unfavorable climatic conditions and biological pests …

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Three Components of Farm to ECE: Gardening, Cooking, and Local Food Purchasing

This chapter of the Farm to Early Care and Education Resource Guide for North Carolina …

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