Cooking for Crowds
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Agriculture & Food
Extension and research at NC State address timely issues impacting our state. Extension delivers trusted information directly into the hands of farmers and agribusinesses, helping them translate knowledge into solutions that grow our economy and communities.
Management of the Guava Root Knot Nematode in Sweetpotatoes
In recent years, some North Carolina sweetpotato growers have found Meloidogyne enterolobii, also known as the guava root knot …
Impact of Guava Root Knot Nematode Internal Quarantine on Tobacco and Field Crops in NC
Meloidogyne enterolobii Internal Quarantine from NCDA On Friday, October 5, 2018, the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services released a press …
Register Now for 2019 Chatham County Beekeeping School
Back by popular demand…the Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension will team up again with the Chatham …
2019 WNC AgOptions Information Session
Informational meeting about the WNC AgOptions grant program for growers and producers in 2019. Grants are available to farmers …
Two Pollinator Garden Tours in October!
The month of October presents two opportunities to learn about creating pollinator habitat! Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will …
Soybean Rust Update, October 1, 2018
Many of the soybeans in North Carolina are past the critical growth stages for impact by soybean rust, but …
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 …
Burke County Farmers Markets
Burke County Farmers Market Schedule for 2018 Morganton Farmers Market 300 Beach Street Morganton, NC Saturdays 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon April 28 – October …
Commercial Poultry Grower Meetings
Please join us for the 2018 Commercial Poultry Grower Meetings. Register here for the meeting you wish to attend. 3 hours …
Tax Relief for Drought-Stricken Farmers in 25 North Carolina Counties
With all of the rain and flooding caused by Hurricane Matthew, it may be easy to forget that the …
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