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5/12/2025 – There is so much going on with our program right, including educational events for you to attend …

This week, Prionus adults emerged from the soil near the blueberry plants in Pender and Sampson Counties. This is …

This is a guest post by Emma Payne. Emma is an NCSU zoology major and research assistant in the …

4/9/2025 – Our latest newsletter has been published and describes the early spring activities of the NC Alternative Crops …

4/1/2025 – Registration is now open for my favorite event of the year. It is Wild Herb Weekend, the …

3/12/2025 – The sun is shining, the temperatures are in the low 70s, the earth smells fresh and alive, …

2/18/2025 – The NC Alternative Crops and Organics Program Team is very busy right now harvesting truffles, building new …
We’re happy to announce that we have received funding from USDA-NIFA to help beekeepers in Western North and South …

Eastern North Carolina farmers and farm families are invited to participate in the NC Farm Succession School, a full-day …

Whether you are a new or multi-generation peach grower, join us on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, for the NC Peach Growers’ …

12/16/2024 – The Transylvania Times published a very nice article on our long running Chinese Medicinal Herb Growing project. …

12/16/2024 – Mark your calendars for the annual Winter Vegetable Conference and NC Tomato Growers Meeting. It will be …

12/12/2024 – We never could have predicted all that 2024 would bring to those of us living in western …

We are excited to announce a new opportunity for those interested in pursuing beekeeping as a hobby, or new …

Build a community of Sandhills cutflower and herb growers with us! Do you grow specialty cut flowers or herbs for …

Update 11/02/24 We are tabulating a running compilation of the documented needs of beekeepers in Helene-affected areas. This table will …

October in North Carolina can be tricky. Some years it is still hot through most of the month, and …

North Carolina’s climate and soils are well suited to grow many types tree fruits. This …
Prionus beetle infestations have emerged as a critical concern for North Carolina’s blueberry industry, where …

This publication serves as a guide on building local food economies for planners, economic developers, …
Soil fumigation remains an essential practice for managing soilborne pathogens, nematodes, and weeds in high-value …
Tomato is a warm-season crop that, when managed using appropriate production practices, can reach first …
This publication focuses on the production and harvest of head lettuce, one of the most …
Producing asparagus crowns for sale or on-farm use is a straightforward and potentially profitable enterprise. …
Onion is a cool-season crop that tolerates moderate freezing temperatures and is well adapted to …