2019 NCSU Tobacco Short Course
Applications are now available for the 2019 NC State University Tobacco Short Course. The program will begin on Monday, …
Agriculture & Food
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Registration Ends Dec. 3, Apply Today!
Register through the online application. You must complete the entire application at one time (saving and resuming the application is …
Organic Commodities and Livestock Conference Brochure Available
Take a look at the 2019 Organic Commodities and Livestock Conference brochure! This is not a comprehensive list of …
2018 Tobacco Day Agenda - December 6th, 2018
December 6th, 2018 Meeting Address: Johnston County Extension Center, 2736 NC-210, Smithfield, NC 27577 8:00 a.m. – Coffee and Donuts 8:30 a.m. – …
EFM Alumni Gather to Discuss Past and Present
The Executive Farm Management 2017 Alumni met last week to celebrate recent successes such as engagements and family growth …
EFM Registration Extended Due to Hurricanes Florence and Michael
Registration Deadline: December 3, 2018 Register through the online application. You must complete the entire application at one time (saving and …
Impact of Guava Root Knot Nematode Internal Quarantine on Tobacco and Field Crops in NC
Meloidogyne enterolobii Internal Quarantine from NCDA On Friday, October 5, 2018, the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services released a press …
The Effects of Late-Season Storm Damage to Flue-Cured Tobacco
Extreme weather events, such as hurricanes, can prove detrimental to flue-cured tobacco yield and quality. Specific to hurricanes, both …
Disease Potential for Hurricane Impacted Tobacco
Hurricane Florence has brought damaging rains, winds, and flooding to North Carolina with, in some areas, tobacco still being on the stalk. Continuing …
Power Loss During Curing and Selecting Generator Capacity
Below are some links to information concerning power loss during curing and selecting generator capacity. Hopefully this will not be …
Fungicide Resistance Found in Frogeye Leaf Spot of Flue-Cured Tobacco
Environmental conditions this growing season have been conducive for several pathogens in flue-cured tobacco. Frogeye leaf spot (Cercospora nicotianae) has …
Michelle Grainger Presenting on EFM in Wilson on 9/5/18
The Wilson AgriBusiness Committee will hold their monthly meeting on September 5, 2018, in Wilson, NC at Parker’s Barbecue at 12 …
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Recent Publications related to Agriculture & Food
14. Small Fruits
This small fruits chapter from the Extension Gardener Handbook reviews selection, planting, and maintenance of …
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Teaching from the Garden: Creating Transformative Learning Landscapes at Schools
This publication discusses learning opportunities and suggestions for planning, designing, and implementing school gardens.
1 week ago — Teaching from the Garden
Composting at NC Residential and Summer Camps
Residential camps generate food scraps from meal preparation, plate scrapings, and leftover or spoiled food. …
2 weeks ago
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (North Carolina)
Brown marmorated stink bug description, life history, damage, and control.
12/20/18
Africanized Honey Bees: Some Questions and Answers
This factsheet answers basic questions about Africanized honey bees. (Part 3 of a 3-part series)
12/18/18 — Africanized Honey Bees
Africanized Honey Bees: Prevention and Control
This factsheet provides basic information about prevention and control of Africanized honey bees prior to …
12/18/18 — Africanized Honey Bees
Selling Fluid Milk to Grocery Stores Through Direct Store Delivery
This publication will help you start selling fluid milk directly to grocery stores. Approaching retailers, …
12/18/18 — Local Foods
Creating a Limited Liability Company or Corporation
Protecting farm and forest land can be complicated. In this publication we interview a family …
12/18/18 — Eastern Forestry Notes