Blueberry Scouting Guide for Smartphones
The very popular blueberry scouting guide “A Pocket Guide to IPM Scouting in Highbush Blueberries” published by Michigan State …
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NC FarmLink
NC FarmLink was recently featured in Tobacco Farm Quarterly. In the article, found on page 18, journalist, Lara Ivanitch …
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Greenhouse Vegetable Production for Extension Agents in Southeastern US Tennessee and North Carolina are teaming up to host a special Greenhouse …
Economist Dr. Charlie Hall Advises the Green Industry to Focus on Marketing the Wide Array of Functional Benefits of Plants
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Need answers to floriculture, vegetable, fruit, or weed questions? The Department of Horticultural Science invites you to try their powerful, but focused …
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We often receive questions on how to grow Bloodroot. Margaret and Alison, with the NC Alternative Crops and Organics …
Hard to Think About Winter Weeds Now, But It Is Time
Winter is still months away but the time to apply preemergence herbicides to control fall-germinating weeds is upon us. …
Anson County Horticulture & Forestry Needs Assessment Survey
Below is a short 5-minute survey that will help N.C. Cooperative Extension in Anson County plan future horticulture and …
Cost Effective High Tunnel Options Webinar July 1
July 1, 2020 2–3:30 p.m. Many farms are experiencing new opportunities to serve their local consumers and food system with an …
USDA Supports Specialty Crops Producers With Direct Payments for Losses Due to COVID-19
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Cost Effective High Tunnel Options Webinar
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Frost and Freeze Protection for Vegetable Crops
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Relief Funds for Farmers
Carolina Farm Stewardship Association posted an article about COVID-19 Relief Funds Available to Farmers Starting April 3. Click …
COVID-19 Daily Farmers Updates 3/21/2020
COVID-19 Daily Farmers Update Prepared by Mark Hoffmann (Small Fruits Extension Specialist) and Xiaonan Shi (MS Student, Department of Horticulture) 3/21/2020: As …
It’s Mighty Cold out There, But Weeds Don’t Mind
While the cold weather and snow have us thinking about sitting near a warm fire with a hot beverage, …
Recovering from the storm: Resources for Woodland and Forest Landowners
Hurricanes can cause significant damage to forest and timber land through wind and flooding. The first priority is to …
Scholarships Still Available for 2019-20
Deadline Sep 13, 2019 Over $20,000 in scholarships for students pursuing a career in horticulture. For more information, contact the HRI …
Exobasidium Leaf and Fruit Spot
Exobasidium leaf and fruit spot has been reported from numerous locations in NC this year. The disease, caused by …
Solitary Ground Bees Not a Threat
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Good Agricultural Practices One-Day Workshop
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