Who Will Grow the Food?
Seeing the writing on the wall when tobacco was declining in the late 1980s, Derby farmer Jim Lambeth decided …
Nancy Power
Extension Agent, Agriculture - Commercial Horticulture Richmond County Centernrpower@ncsu.eduStreet Address: 123 Caroline St
Suite 100
Rockingham, NC 28379
Suite 100
Rockingham, NC 28379
Mailing Address: PO Box 1358
Rockingham, NC 28380
Rockingham, NC 28380
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
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 …
An Early Spring Marketing Niche: Snap and Snow Peas
Snap pea plants at the Sandhills AgInnovation Center Demo Farm I noticed that our local farmers’ markets and farm stands …
Farmers Market Success: Tips From a Pro
Retired Richmond County farmer John McInnis learned to grow produce from his friend David Sherrill. McInnis grew commercial vegetables …
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N.C. Cooperative Extension, Richmond County Center
