Can a Tiny Wasp Stop Spotted Wing Drosophila?
Originally from East Asia (Japan, China and Korea), Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD) fruit fly was first seen in the …
Nancy Power
Former Extension Agent, Agriculture - Commercial HorticultureNancy is no longer active in Extension
Richmond County Centernrpower@ncsu.edu
Job Description Assist commercial horticulture growers in solving problems and staying ahead of incoming disease and pest challenges. Increase the commercial horticulture production in Richmond County.
Recent Posts by Nancy Power
Organic Production in the Sandhills
Extension @ Your Service Organic Production in the Sandhills Dr. Nancy Power, Commercial Horticulture Agent October 26, 2021 Why farm organically, following strict, …
Who Will Grow the Food?
Seeing the writing on the wall when tobacco was declining in the late 1980s, Derby farmer Jim Lambeth decided …
Lessons Learned From Growing Snap and Snow Peas at the Demo Farm in Winter-Spring 2021
Pea Report Snap and snow peas grown at the Demo Farm in Spring 2021 by Nancy Power Snap pea plants at the …
Why Grow Muscadines?
Muscadine grapes ripening at John’s Farm in Mangum. What do muscadines have to do with fighting cancer? An anonymous donor …
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 …
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, …
Innovative Farmers Meeting on June 26
The next Innovative Farmers meeting for commercial horticulture growers will be held on Saturday, June 26, 2021, from 4–5:30 …