Plant sciences initiative could spark NC economic growth, study finds A new economic study, released Jan. 12, shows that North Carolina has an opportunity to be the global hub for advanced plant sciences research and for the application of that research to expanding agricultural productivity. One page summary of the Initiative View the Report
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Plant sciences initiative could spark NC economic growth, study finds A new economic study, released Jan. 12, shows that North Carolina has an opportunity to be the global hub for advanced plant sciences research and for the application of that research to expanding agricultural productivity. One page summary of the Initiative View the Report
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NC food processing and manufacturing initiative feasiblity study released The agricultural resources, industrial capacity and research innovation assets present in North Carolina create opportunities to catalyze development of value-added food processing and manufacturing businesses, according to a joint NC State-NCDA&CS economic feasibity study released Jan. 12. One page summary of the Initiative View the Full Report
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Extension's Gardening Portal at NC State University provides access to a wealth of information, events and resources for gardeners in North Carolina. Managed by the State Urban Horticulture Specialist and Cooperative Extension Horticulture Agents throughout the state, it is your doorway to guidance about successfully growing vegetables, herbs, fruits, flowers and ornamentals in your landscape.
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Davidson County 4-H is once again taking orders for the fall fruit plants sale. Blueberries, blackberries, muscadines, apples, pears and more! Download the flyer and order form below or stop by the Extension Office to pick one up. Orders must be turned in and fully paid for by October 26 at 4:00 PM. For questions or additional information, call 336-242-2080. 4-H Plant Sale Flyer 2016 4-H Plant Sale Order Form 2016
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Our partners at the State Climate Office of North Carolina provide the most accurate climate information to the citizens of our state. Their website includes recent news from their Twitter feed, featured products, quick links, and a map of data from their ECONet weather stations. You can also view data from more than 1,000 Southeastern weather stations on their full CRONOS map or follow their blog.
READ THE REST »For Immediate Release: Media Inquiries, contact: Suzanna Denison, WNC FarmLink Land Access Coordinator (828) 785-4284; info@wncfarmlink.org; www.wncfarmlink.org Asheville, NC – NC FarmLink and WNC FarmLink have recently merged their databases in an effort MORE » – from 
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I hope that these recent weeks have found you enjoying the brimming bounty, the juicy delight, the healthful wonder of the muscadine grape! Whether you eat the seeds or spit them, or crunch MORE » – from Gardening
Diane Currier, owner of Honeygirl Meadery, shares how a visit to Alaska motivated her to start her meadery and a how her award-winning mead is made. Listen to this interview to learn more MORE » – from Extension Gardener
Do you have any trees in your yard dropping leaves early – maybe starting in August? You’re not alone! Several calls have come in over the past couple months about premature defoliation, especially MORE »
Three students at East Chapel Hill High School, Brooke, Julia and Danielle, and Environmental Science Teacher, Mr. Edward Kaybay, share their experience starting a pollinator garden at their school. Listen to the interview MORE » – from Extension Gardener
Davon Goodwin is a prime example of what it means to work hard and have a big heart. Davon launched OTL Farms this fall as an application of the lessons he learned from MORE » – from NC Farm School
Want to spruce up your yard, but not sure where to start? Join us this fall for YARD SMART, a 6-week series focused on growing lawns and landscapes wisely. Each week we will MORE »
Owning your own backyard flock of chickens is very popular. If you are thinking about starting your own backyard flock, there are some things you may want to consider. First, consider why you MORE »
Landscape Workers Breakfast Who: Landscape Contractors needing LC & Pesticide credit What: Workshop on reducing pest problems in the landscape and pesticide application/LC updates When: 26 May 2016, 8:00 AM – 10:45 AM MORE »
This year’s garden tour, celebrating 12 years, will feature home gardens in the Country Club area east of Fairview Drive in Lexington. Saturday, June 4, 2016 – 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday, MORE »
4-H Summer Fun Info is now available! Click the below links for all the information you will need! 2016 4-H Summer Fun Brochure 2016 Summer Registration 4-H Enrollment Form Fillable PDF 4-H Medical MORE »
North Carolina Cooperative Extension, along with NC Choices, will be hosting two workshops in May for small flock poultry owners and pasture pork producers. The Regional Small Flock Poultry Owner Seminar will be MORE »
North Carolina Cooperative Extension has offices in each county in North Carolina and on the Cherokee Reservation. The mission of Cooperative Extension is to partner “with communities to deliver education and technology that MORE »
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