Weather Forecast: Winter Arrives in the Southeast
Dear strawberry community, With the arriving winter conditions this weekend some asked the questions of whether or not to use …
Agriculture & Food
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IMPORTANT: Deadline Dec. 10 for Additional Hurricane Relief in NC
Dear Farming Community and Dear Horticulture Agents, Attached is a press release from NCDA regarding hurricane disaster relief of $240 Million. Please …
Hay and Pasture Crops Are Eligible for Hurricane Florence Disaster Program
Press release written by Matt Poore, NC State Extension. Pasture-based livestock producers within eligible counties with damage to standing forage …
Save the Date for Our 2019 Spring Ag Fest!
SAVE THE DATE Spring Ag Fest Celebrating Chatham County Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources Saturday, March 30, 2019 10 a.m.–2 p.m. This is a …
Summer Snapshots From Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Garden
Photos by Debbie Roos, Chatham County Cooperative Extension In late 2008, I planted a demonstration pollinator garden at Chatham Mills …
Local Winner in the Southeastern Hay Contest
The Southeastern Hay Contest is the premier forage quality contest in the Southeastern USA, with entries coming from hundreds …
Cooking for Crowds
Are you serving food at a church potluck, annual fundraiser, community event, or large family gathering? Do you know …
2019 WNC AgOptions Information Session
Informational meeting about the WNC AgOptions grant program for growers and producers in 2019. Grants are available to farmers …
North Carolina Cattle Industry Referendum
NORTH CAROLINA CATTLE INDUSTRY assessment REFERENDUM VOTE SET FOR OCTOBER 4, 2018 FUQUAY-vARINA, NC — The North Carolina Cattlemen’s Association (NCCA) …
2019 Winter Vegetable Conference & Annual Tomato Growers Meeting Announcement
2019 Winter Vegetable Conference & Annual Tomato Growers Meeting Announcement Asheville, N.C. Event Date: February 20 and 21, 2019. Time: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday …
Storm Preparation Information
Please find some information below regarding pre and post-storm actions to take when dealing with livestock, poultry, and bees. Livestock …
NC Safe Plates Training Program
A training program for food protection manager certification. Class: September 17 & 18, 2018 Exam: September 19, 2018 Where: Burke County Agricultural …
Don’t Miss the 18th Annual Nursery Field Day!
The Nursery Field Day features the latest ornamental plant production research from around the region. This year’s program includes …
Reducing Weaning Stress
Weaning is a very a stressful time for calves. Reducing weaning stress in calves can increase their daily gain. …
2018 Drexel Community Fair
As we approach deep summer, the Drexel Community Fair is looming on the horizon. It’s time for gardeners of …
Coyote Management Workshop
Thursday, August 23, 2018 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Burke County Agricultural Building 130 Ammons Drive Morganton, NC 28655 The NC Wildlife Resources Commission, along …
Is It Ripe?
Do you agonize over the bin of watermelons at the store as you try to choose a good, ripe …
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Gleaned Sweetpotatoes: Storage, Recipes, and Quick Facts
Do you have sweetpotatoes that have been gleaned that you plan on using or donating? …
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North Carolina Production Guide for Smaller Orchard Plantings
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Nitrogen Fertilization of Switchgrass and Gamagrass: Dry Matter Yield and Nutritive Value
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Management of Yellow Nutsedge in Sweetpotato
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Synthetic Auxins
This factsheet describes the symptoms of a synthetic auxin (SA) herbicide injury.
11/12/18 — Herbicide Injury Factsheets