Growing Degree Day Calculator Displays a Very Warm April and Other Spring Updates
*update as of April 1, 2025: active EHS crawlers found in fields in Upper Mountain Research Station, Avery County, …
Back With a Buzz: Brood XIV Cicadas Emerge in Western NC
This spring, residents of western North Carolina are witnessing a remarkable natural event: the emergence of Brood XIV, one …
2025 WNC Cattle Reproduction School
Register today for our 2025 WNC Cattle Reproduction School at the Mountain Research Station ( 265 Test Farm Rd, Waynesville, NC …
2025 SE Cattle Reproduction School
Join us on May 27th for the 2025 SE Cattle Reproduction School at the Southeastern Livestock Market in Chadbourn, …
Heirs' Property in North Carolina: What Is It and Why Should I Care?
Read our newest publication on heirs’ property – Heirs’ Property in North Carolina: What Is It and Why Should …
Flood: Damaged Crops and Forages - Livestock Management
Burke county farmers now must deal with the aftermath of recent flooding rains. There is extensive damage to field and …
Food Safety After the Storm:
Letting Go of Condiments (and Why It’s Okay) After the recent hurricane, many of us in Burke County have faced …
Empowering Mountain Food Systems
What is Empowering Mountain Food Systems? EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems (EMFS) is part of the Center for Environmental Farming Systems …
Tips for the Trail Ride
Summer is a time when many horse owners enjoy trail riding. In our area, we a blessed with many …
Garlic: the Flavorful Superhero for Your Garden and Kitchen
Garlic, an herb in the onion family, has been celebrated for over 5,000 years for its medicinal and culinary uses. …
Erosion Control for the Homeowner
Living here in Burke County is truly a blessing with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains at almost every …
Celebrating National Farmers Market Week
National Farmers Market Week, celebrated annually during the first full week of August, shines a spotlight on the crucial …