$6.2 Million in Grants Available to Strengthen North Carolina’s Food Supply Chain Infrastructure!
Through a collaboration with the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA …
Silvopasture Tours; Sept. 5 & 6, North Carolina
Save-the-date. Join us for the opportunity to visit and discuss two typical silvopasture systems in North …
2022 USDA Ag Census County Profiles Now Available
Once every five years, the USDA conducts a comprehensive census for agriculture. Those data are analyzed and then released …
Should Farmers & Gardeners Worry About the Upcoming Cicada Emergence?
In case you haven’t heard, 2024 marks the emergence of the 13-year periodical cicadas (Magicicada spp.). The 13-year cicadas are known as Brood …
Succession Planning: Webinar Series Scheduled for April 24 & 25
A quick note to remind folks to register for either or both upcoming webinars coming up later this month, …
2024 4-H Summer Fun Camps
Are you looking for fun, educational activities this summer? Our 4-H Summer Fun Program is full of hands-on learning …
Avery & Mitchell Counties Forestry Field Tour
Mountain forest management in North Carolina is much like the landscape of the Appalachian Mountains. It’s never quite what …
Pest Alert: Be on the Lookout for Rust Diseases
I received an alert that rust is showing up on ornamental trees so scouting now will be important. Species …
Pest Alert: Phomopsis Dieback in Florida Dogwoods
Since October of 2023, I have had multiple reports of dieback issues occurring in (C. florida) varieties. I sent …
4-H Youth & Volunteers Recognized for Achievements
Youth and volunteers were recognized for their 4-H project work and leadership at the annual Madison County 4-H Achievement …
4-H Goat Project
Join us for a fun, introductory project to caring for and showing dairy goats! Participants will learn how to care …
Value Added Kitchen User Opens Brick-and-Mortar Shop!
The first thing that you notice when you walk into High Ridge Bakery on Main Street in Mars Hill …