2021 Virtual Vineyard Managers Workshop
Join us for a virtual training and research update featuring NC State University researchers and specialists. March 11, 2021 9 …
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.
Present Use Value Program a Benefit for Qualified Farm and Forest Land Owners
Effective in 1974, The North Carolina General Assembly enacted the Present Use Value (PUV) Program, which allows reduced tax …
Enhancing Your Growing Practices - 3 Part Series for Small Farm
This series is designed for small farmers interested in learning about food safety and obtaining their Good Agriculture Practices …
2021 Winter Vegetable Conference & 53rd Annual Tomato Growers Meeting
“Annual Conference Goes Virtual” Includes: First Time Virtual Trade Show, Virtual Seed Variety Show Case, Virtual Fumigation “Z” Training, Virtual …
The WNC Winter Vegetable Conference Goes Virtual!
SAVE THE DATES: FEBRUARY 24 AND 25, 2021 *REGISTRATION OPEN* The tradition of the Winter Vegetable Conference and the North …
NC Virtual Nursery Conference
North Carolina Virtual Nursery Conference February 8–11, 2021 Session presentations at 10 a.m. each day lasting 1 hour Nursery production training …
Butchery Basics for Home Consumers
Join Butcher Ross Flynn of Left Bank Butchery, and NC Choices’ Lee Menius, as they walk you through a …
2020 Virtual Agribusiness Summit
This year we have taken the Agribusiness Summit Online! In collaboration with the Small Business Centers in Western North …
Spring 2021 Online Pesticide School Schedule Available
The Spring 2021 Online Pesticide Safety School Schedule is now available for registrants who are seeking initial licensing in …
Pesticide Disposal Day in Macon County
Many household products are potentially hazardous to our environment if disposed of Improperly. Particularly vulnerable is our water supply, …
Edibles and Medicinal Plants in Your Backyard and Forest
The N.C. Cooperative Extension Service is offering a free seminar on Edible and Medicinal Plants in Your Backyard and …
EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems
The EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems Project is excited to announce its new webinar event series – Friday Conversations. At …
Free Pesticide Pick-Up Day
Do you have pesticides at your home, business, or farm that you no longer need or use? If your answer …
WNC Livestock Expo 2020
Historically the weekend after Labor Day most folks in Western North Carolina are excited to be heading to the …
Attend a Pesticide School
Pesticide Schools are hosted by the N.C. State Pesticide Safety Education Program with the help of the N.C. Cooperative …
Controlling Kudzu
The N.C. Cooperative Extension Service is offering a free seminar on how to Control Kudzu. This event will be …
WNC AgOptions Grant
Grants for diversifying farms in 2021 WNC AgOptions intent to apply deadline October 23; Application deadline November 20, 2020. WNC Agricultural …
Seminar - Basics of Composting & Vermicomposting
The N.C. Cooperative Extension Service will be holding a free seminar on the Basics of Composting and Vermicomposting. This …
Winter Squash and Other Fun Cucurbits
Autumn is here and now is the perfect time to enhance the amazing array of fall colors by decorating …
Pantry Pests Could Take Advantage of Stored Food During Pandemic
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is reasonable to try and make fewer trips to the supermarket …
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