Master Gardener Volunteer Scholarship
Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Chowan, Gates, and Perquimans Counties are pleased to continue their scholarship opportunity. It will be …
Specialty Crops
Strategic Conversations for Fall & Winter Agritourism Operators
Fall and Winter Agritourism Operators are facing tough questions on when and how to operate this season. N.C. Cooperative …
Some NC Farmers Stay Local
80% of the cut flowers sold in this country come from outside the US. Its an industry that has …
Frost Update for Fruit and Vegetable Growers 5/6/2020
There is a possibility of a frost event this weekend in Northeastern NC. Growers can use this table, provided …
NC & VA Cooperative Extension Collaborate on Eastern Pumpkin Trial
Pumpkin acreage is increasing across both North Carolina and Virginia. When selecting good varieties to plant, growers in the …
Relief Funds for Farmers
Carolina Farm Stewardship Association posted an article about COVID-19 Relief Funds Available to Farmers Starting April 3. Click …
Always Be Cleaning & Sanitizing + Understanding Disinfection Webinar
Below is the link to our recent webinar on Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Understanding Disinfection for Fresh Produce Growers. For …
COVID-19 Resources for Fruit and Vegetable Producers
Below please find a list of resources for fresh produce growers dealing with COVID-19. These resources are categorized for …
Save the Date: NC Crop Protection School
The 71st Annual Crop Protection School will be held Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at the Johnston County Agricultural Center …
Registration Opens: May 2017 Community Food Projects Grant Writing Workshops
Have you ever considered applying to the USDA Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program? USDA’s National Institute of Food and …
2016 Melon Variety Trial Results
NC Cucurbit Variety Trial Results The link above will take you to a comprehensive listing of Cucurbit Variety Trial results …
Commercial Horticulture & Forestry News - Job Opening!
There have been some recent changes in the realm of Commercial Horticulture and Forestry for Gates, Chowan, and Perquimans …
NCDA&CS to Host Fifth Annual Workshop for Farmers Market Managers Feb. 20
Content from NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. “NCDA&CS to host fifth annual workshop for farmers market managers Feb. 20 Registration …
Tax Clarification Resulting From HOUSE BILL 1050 - Sales and Use Tax for Farmers
Revised 7-14-14 Revised 7-9-14 Revised 6-27-14 From NC State University Extension Specialist, Guido van der Hoeven: “In 2013 the General Assembly passed changes to …
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