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Truck collecting psticides

Pesticide Disposal Day 2025

Who: Farmers, Homeowners, & Small Businesses needing to dispose of pesticides (no dealers, large businesses, or retailers)What: Free Pesticide Disposal Collection DayWhen: Tuesday, December 2 at 10…

Fall Pro day flyer. Text included in the web posting

Fall Pro Day

Thursday, October 23 from 8 am - 3 pmExtension Office (589 Raccoon Rd, Waynesville)Receive 5 L credits!Cost $40. Register for Fall Pro Day here!Program:8:00 am Registration8:20 am Welcome Rachel…

WNC Ag Options flyer for information session. All text is included in website post

WNC Ag Options Grant for Farmers

WNC AgOptions builds sustainable farming communities in our mountain region by providing cash grants directly to farmers who are diversifying or expanding, with the goal of preserving mountain…

Ag Disaster Crop Loss Program flyer — Deadline: May 4, 2025; Hotline 1-866-645-9403

Ag Disaster Crop Loss Program - Deadline May 4

On March 19 2025, through The Disaster Recovery Act of 2025 – Part I (S.L. 2025-2), the North Carolina General Assembly established the Agricultural Disaster Crop Loss Program, a one-time assistance…

Banner reading "Frost Seeding Rapid Response Grant" over stylized winter landscape

Livestock Management Grant Opportunity in Response to Helene’s Damage in Haywood County

Following the impact of Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina, numerous agricultural resources—including livestock handling facilities, row crop fields, tree-planted areas, pastures, hay storage…

Pale ribbed pumpkin on bare soil surrounded by vine leaves

Recovery Resources for Farmers

This page will continue to be updated as more information becomes available. Be sure to scroll down to the section about other assistance programs as we continue to learn of more available funds for…

Rows of cabbage in a field under dark storm clouds and autumn trees.

Hurricane Preparation & Recovery for Crop Producers

During the next few days, WNC is forecasted to receive heavy amounts of rain resulting in possible crop loss due to crop damage. Food safety concerns will also arise due to flooding of produce…

Conifer branch with orange sap resin oozing from damaged bark

Pest Alert: Be on the Lookout for Rust Diseases

I received an alert that rust is showing up on ornamental trees so scouting now will be important. Species most affected by rusts include: Arborvitae Eastern red cedar Leyland Cypress Chinese…

Small deciduous tree with dried brown leaves standing in a field under a blue sky

Pest Alert: Phomopsis Dieback in Florida Dogwoods

Since October of 2023, I have had multiple reports of dieback issues occurring in (C. florida) varieties. I sent samples to PDIC in Raleigh and to Tennessee State in McMinnville and both labs have…

Rows of young potted evergreen seedlings in a greenhouse nursery

Register Now for Nursery Grower Twilight Meeting

Registration is now open for the Nursery Grower Twilight Meeting on Tuesday, April 16th from 4-6p. Please note that this meeting is for commercial ornamental nursery producers only and is not open to…