July Blooms in Pollinator Paradise
Pollinator Paradise is a Demonstration Garden created by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center. Agriculture Agent Debbie …
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Local Food Resource Highlight: NC Choice's Poultry Processing Resource One-Stop-Shop
NC Choices, a Center for Environmental Farming Systems initiative in collaboration with N.C. Cooperative Extension, “promotes sustainable food systems …
Reflections: Internship With NC State Extension Local Food Program & NC 10% Campaign
Hi! I’m Grace, a class of ‘22 NC State University Park Scholar studying Extension Education and Agroecology & Sustainable …
North Carolina Junior Beef Roundup Class Information 2020
Heifer and Steer Class Information – Please click on the tab at the bottom of the page for the …
Introducing the Chatham Food Hub!
The Chatham Food Hub is a collaborative project between Chatham County, UNC, and NC State University partners. The Chatham …
DO NOT Plant Unsolicited Seeds Received in the Mail From China
Many people have received unsolicited packages from China labeled as containing earrings, but actually containing seeds. DO NOT plant …
Digital Teachers Guide for the Extension Gardener Handbook
NC State Extension Gardener is partnering with Top Hat to provide a virtual solution to teaching the Extension Gardener …
Tractor Supply Company Online 4-H Fundraiser
After postponing the Spring 4-H Paper Clover campaign, due to COVID-19, Tractor Supply Company is conducting a 100% online …
Extension Gardener--Learn to Grow: Oily Organic Insecticides
Two very powerful organic insecticides made from different oils are available to homeowners. Here are some notes about their …
Give a "Shout-Out" to 2019-2020 State 4-H Officers
Serving as a State 4-H Officer is both an honor and a privilege. This year’s 2019-2020 State 4-H Officers …
Dinotefuran Section 18 Request for Pome and Stone Fruits Approved
The EPA has approved the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services request for a Section 18 Emergency Exemption …
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - July 21, 2020
At lower elevations (<1000 ft), first generation brown mamorated stink bug is beginning to emerge, while at higher elevations …
Announcing The: New State 4-H Officer Candidate Website
Check out the NEW State 4-H Officer Candidate Website! As we face uncertain, unprecedented, and challenging times, a critical question …
Haywood County Office Recruits Volunteers and Assists With Milk Distribution
Even before the COVID-19 Pandemic provided new challenges for families and food banks in Haywood County, the Haywood Food …
Gardening as a Mindfulness Practice
Lately, I have seen many articles and advertisements telling me to increase my mindfulness and try meditation, yoga, and …
Late Blight on Tomato Confirmed in Buncombe County, 7-17-20
Late blight on tomato was confirmed in Buncombe County on July 17, 2010, and confirmed by microscopic observation of …
High Target Spot Pressure in NC Tobacco
Persistent wet weather conditions continue to cause issues for tobacco diseases across the state. In particular, target spot, caused …
Apple Disease Update: July 14, 2020
In the previous Disease Update I sent a basic spray schedule for Glomerella leaf spot/bitter rot management for early-, …
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - July 14, 2020
Overall direct insect pest populations remain relatively low throughout the region, while populations of key secondary pests such as …
Haywood 4-H Attends 73rd Annual Electric Congress
A delegation of Haywood County 4-H members attended the 73rd Electric Congress, which was held virtually this year. The Haywood …