Upcoming Organic Gardening Class
Common Insects Diseases in the Garden an Organic Focus N.C. Cooperative Extension will be holding an in-depth Organic Pest Management …
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.
Fruit Trees: How to Start and Foster Your Home Orchard
UPDATE: This class will not be able to be held tonight. The class will be rescheduled at a future …
Grapes: How to Start and Grow Grapes
The N.C. Cooperative Extension Service will be holding a free seminar on how to start and grow your own …
Starting and Managing Your Blueberry Patch
The N.C. Cooperative Extension Service will be holding a free seminar on how to establish and maintain your blueberry …
Beginning Beekeeping Classes
Are you interested in raising honey bees? Want to know what it takes and how to do it? This …
WNC Hemp Growers Meeting-Feb. 17, 2021
1/25/2021 – The Western North Carolina Hemp Growers meeting will be held via Zoom on February 17, 2021, starting …
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 …
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* 12/15/2020 – The tradition of the Winter Vegetable Conference and …
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 …
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