N.C.D.H.H.S. Agricultural Hurricane Recovery Needs Assessment and Infographics
Hurricane preparedness and recovery efforts are as effective as the communication used to inform communities in potentially impacted areas …
2026 Online Forest Farming Office Hours!
1/26/2026 – Join the Appalachian Forest Farmer Coalition and the NC Alternative Crops & Organics Program at NC State University …
Protect Your Trees by Removing Lights, Windchimes, Birdfeeders, Etc.
During an ice storm, ice accumulates on everything it lands on. Remove anything you can off of trees: lights, …
2026 NC Watermelon Production Meeting
Join us online February 10th to hear the latest research updates on watermelon disease management and variety performance, to …
Governor Declares State of Emergency, Issues Temporary Transportation Waiver Ahead of Winter Storm
With winter weather expected to impact much of North Carolina this weekend, Gov. Josh Stein has declared a state …
What Is the Mediterranean Diet and How Can It Benefit You?
Are you curious about the Mediterranean diet? The Mediterranean diet is not a diet in the typical sense. Recognizing …
NRCS Conservation Program Updates for NC Farmers
1/2/26- The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced important updates. Here’s what you need to know: Extended Batching …
Outdoor Mushroom Cultivation
Mushrooms are the fruiting bodies of fungi and typically grow above the ground. Below the ground are hyphae which …
The 2026 NC Peach Growers' Society Annual Meeting RESCHEDULED
The NC Peach Growers’ Society Annual Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 27, 2026 has been canceled due to Inclement Weather. …
What Plant Labels Are Really Telling You
If you’ve ever purchased something that looked great at the garden center but never thrived or even died once …
4-H Dairy Heifer Program Calendar Fundraiser
Order by December 1st!! Support Youth. Grow Confidence. Raise Dairy Dreams. Get your 2026 Fundraiser Calendar for the price of $20 …
Hardy Annuals Aren't Hard
While fall marks the end of the gardening season for some, for others it’s the start. In our area, …