The Pros and Cons of Biochar in Horticulture
The biggest handicap to growing plant crops in the Sandhills is the sandy soil. Acidic and low in organic …
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Biochar Pros and Cons in Horticulture
The biggest handicap to growing crops in the Sandhills is the sandy soil. Acidic and low in organic matter, …
Pics of the Week From the NC Alternative Crops & Organics Program
7/16/21 – Our team is very busy in mid-July with research projects scattered across the state from as far …
Vacationer Supported Agriculture Expands to New Locations
Local Produce Bags are now available in 12 locations for the 2021season. NC State Extension announced that it has expanded …
Enjoy a Virtual Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden From May and June!
Pollinator Paradise is a Demonstration Garden created by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center. Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos …
2021 Artistic Expression Contest Winners
Congratulations to all the youth that submitted entries in the 2021 Artistic Expression Contests. Special thanks to Amber Nead, …
Sawtimber Prices in North Carolina Increased Substantially in the Second Quarter, 2021
In the second quarter of 2021, both housing and lumber markets started plummeting from the record high levels. In …
Lymantria Dispar No Longer Called the 'Gypsy Moth'
When we think of insects, rarely do we think, “Wow, look at that beautiful Danaus plexippus!” In both conversation …
Mosquito Prevention After Tropical Storms
Although we were spared much of the brunt of Tropical Storm Elsa, parts of North Carolina were still pummeled …
Report From the Salad Bowl
I am writing this column from Monterey County, California. While my trip is for personal reasons, the horticulturist in …
New Webinar: Opioid Misuse and Alternative Pain Management
Empowering Youth and Families Program Webinar In this webinar, Dr. Celeste Crawford, a professor in the Department of Addiction and …
North Carolina Junior Beef Roundup Information
Held at the NC Mountain State Fairgrounds Fletcher, NC August 6–8, 2021 Entries are due July 25, 2021 Agenda 2021 North Carolina Junior Beef …
NC 4-H State Livestock Contests
July 29–31, 2021 Quiz Bowl Entry Form Skillathon Entry Form Livestock Judging Entry Form Contest Rules July 29, 2021 8–9 a.m. Registration for Skillathon Contest and …
An Overview of the Extension Gardener Programs
Check out this 48-minute video overview on the NC State Extension Consumer and Community Garden program. There are three …
Learning About Local Foods With Greg Huneycutt & Jackie L. Helton
Greg Huneycutt and Jackie L. Helton work with N.C. Cooperative Extension in Harnett County. Greg is the Harnett County …
July 8 ForestHer NC Webinar on Property Taxes & Estate Planning
Join ForestHER NC landowners, natural resource professionals, and others for the last in a series of four interactive webinars …
Lactation Coach Training to Be Offered
Many mothers may have questions or concerns about breastfeeding their babies but do not have access to someone that …
Online Plant ID Classes, beginning July 12
Looking for continuing education opportunities? Want to improve your plant identification skills? Check out these fun online, asynchronous classes that NC State …
Learn to Grow a Food Forest in Your Backyard!!
Join this FREE virtual panel presentation by experts in agroecology and permaculture on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at 6 …