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2026 Berries and Vegetable Plant Sale

****** Now Accepting Orders for Edibles (Berries & Vegetables) ******Quantities are limited so order early! We now have online ordering available or you may download an order form to print and…

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Storing in Season Produce

Storing in Season Produce — Written By Cathy Hohenstein (2 months ago)Taking time from your busy week to plan your next shopping trip is important. Making a list, checking your budget and even…

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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…

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…

2025 Success with Growing Cover Crops

July 23: Success With Growing Cover Crops

Cover Crop Workshop: Success with Growing Cover Crops Join us on July 23, 2025 at 1:30 PM for an insightful session on maximizing your crop growth with cover crops.Discover the best practices, tips,…

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…

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Care Guide: Berries and Bare Root Vegetables

Now that you have purchased small fruit plants, or asparagus, from the NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ Edibles Plant Sale, you need to know how best to care and maintain them. Following is a tip…

Flyer for workshop, all information included on web post

Small Farm Produce Safety Workshop

Produce Safety WorkshopTuesday, March 4, 202510 am - 2 pmHaywood County Center, 589 Raccoon Road, Waynesville, NCThis hands on workshop will cover the basics of produce food safety for small and…

jar of sauerkraut with peppercorns on the side. Bowl of yogurt.

Learn to Ferment Sauerkraut and Yogurt in Hands on Classes

Home food preservers ferment for multiple reasons such as preservation, flavor enhancement, tradition and suggested health benefits. Fermentation is a process where bacteria convert sugars into…

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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…