Blueberry Insect Monitoring Report, 4 August 2017
This is the last blueberry monitoring report for 2017. All of the samples have been processed and the data …
Specialty Crops
Protective Measures of Beehives During Hurricanes
With uncertain track of hurricane Irma, there are some important considerations for beekeepers who may be affected by the …
Cucumber Downy Mildew Confirmed in Buncombe County, NC - July 7, 2017
Cucurbit downy mildew was reported by an NCDA Agronomist on July 5, 2017 in an organic, commercial cucumber field …
Blueberry Insect Monitoring Report, 23 June 2017
With a larger percentage of the fields being hedged each week we are seeing the spikes in SWD numbers …
Late Blight on Tomato Confirmed in Henderson County, NC - June 26, 2017 UPDATE
Late blight on tomato was confirmed in Henderson County on June 26 and in Buncombe County on June 30. …
Don't Miss the Ornamental Production Workshop
The 2017 Foothills Ornamental Production Workshop will take place on Thursday, February 23 at the Burke County Extension Center in Morganton, …
Be Cautious About Compost and Manures
Gardening season will be here before you know it. One of the first tasks of gardening is to prepare …
Growing Hemp in North Carolina?
On October 31, 2015 Senate Bill 313 was signed into law. This bill allows hemp to be grown legally …
Building Soil With Cover Crops
If you’re not growing vegetables this fall, take some time now to build your garden soil for next year’s …
Spring Is Coming
Spring has sprung. That means it’s time to turn our attention to the garden. Here are some timley gardening …
Bee-Come a Beekeeper
The popularity of hobby beekeeping has increased dramatically in the past few years. There are many benefits to keeping …
The Spring Garden Is Right Around the Corner
Signs of spring are all around us. The daffodils are getting ready to bloom. The buds on trees are …
Selecting Vegetable Varieties
By now, you should have received your seed catalogs. If you haven’t, you can easily search online by visiting …
Christmas Tree Tips
North Carolina grows a lot of Christmas trees. Each year, North Carolina farmers market 75 million dollars’ worth of …
Members Only Apples
Of all the fruit trees grown in a home orchard, apple trees are the most common. Apple trees can …
Beekeeping School Announced
The Caldwell County Beekeepers Association will host a beekeeping course in March. This course is designed to teach beginning beekeepers …
Blue Ridge Women in Ag Announces Grant
Boone, North Carolina – Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture (BRWIA) is calling for proposals for the 2015 Mary Boyer …
Farm School Develops Successful, Sustainable Farms
Are you interested in a small farm operation of your own? Ever wondered how to get started? Looking to …
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