Yancey County Cattleman’s Association Meeting
Yancey County Cattleman’s Association May Meeting A meeting of local beef producers will be held May 14th at 6 p.m. …
Agriculture & Food
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4-H Bee Club
Toe Cane planning a 4-H Bee Club The Toe Cane Beekeepers Association (TCBA) is researching the interest in sponsoring a 4-H Beekeeping …
Kids as Chefs 4-H Camp 2019
From farm to table, join us as we journey into learning about local foods, balanced meals, and culinary skills! Kids as Chefs 4-H Camp is …
How To Become An Extension Master Food Volunteer
Are you passionate about supporting the health of your community? The NC State Extension Master Food Volunteer (EMFV) program provides …
MED Instead of MEDS
MED instead of MEDS will begin on March 28, 2019, from 1–3 p.m. at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Yancey …
Master Gardener Volunteer Program 2019
N.C. Cooperative Extension in Yancey County is once again offering the Master Gardener℠ volunteer program. It is a good opportunity …
Pruning and Grafting Classes
Are you interested in apple trees? Don’t miss our upcoming grafting and pruning workshops. For more information call our …
2019 Private Pesticide Applicators Meetings
The Avery County Cooperative Extension Center will be hosting five private pesticide applicators meetings for the 2019 pesticide license …
Plant Sale 2019
Hello Yancey County Gardeners! The N.C. Cooperative Extension of Yancey County office is now taking preorders for a variety of plants …
Cattleman's Association Meeting
Attention Yancey County cattle producers. The N.C. Cooperative Extension, Yancey County Center is working with local beef producers to …
Red Angus Cattle Meeting
Attention Yancey County beef producers, if you are looking to expand or diversify your herd. Join us on November …
Opportunities for Collaboration Between NASS and Extension
A new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) was signed in July 2018. …
Commercial Poultry Grower Meetings
Please join us for the 2018 Commercial Poultry Grower Meetings. Register here for the meeting you wish to attend. 3 hours …
2018 Beekeeping School
Rick Harty, NCSBA Master Beekeeper will be teaching a class on beekeeping beginning on 2/1/18 and ending 3/22/18 from …
Two Publications to Aid Decisions about Solar Energy and Installations
We have two new publications available through NC State Extension to help landowners, lawmakers, the media, and citizens to …
Upcoming 2017 Census of Agriculture
The Census of Agriculture happens just once every five years. Farmers/Ranchers, this is your voice, your opportunity to be …
2017 Pecan Spray Guide Available
A new pecan publication is available for North Carolina pecan growers. The 2017 Commercial Pecan Spray Guide was prepared by …
Apple Grafting Workshop
Yancey County Cooperative Extension will hold tree-grafting workshops on Thursday, March 2nd and Tuesday, March 7th, 2017. The same …
Apple Tree Pruning & Training Workshop
In recent years there have been a number of apple trees planted in this area; in order for these …
2017 Master Gardeners Training Classes
April 5 – July 13, 2017 Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Cost: $140.00 yancey.ces.ncsu.edu The Master Gardeners’ Training classes are scheduled to …
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Planting Decisions
This publication, chapter 5 of the North Carolina Soybean Production Guide, discusses soybean planting decisions, …
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A Guide to Intensive Vegetable Systems
Intensive Vegetable Production refers to a system of marketing and producing vegetable crops in which …
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How to Create a Container Garden for Edibles in the North Carolina Piedmont
In this publication you will find ideas to get you started growing your own edibles. …
4/4/19
Good Agricultural Practices for the Production and Handling of Strawberry, Raspberry, Blackberry, and Blueberry
Maintaining good sanitation throughout production and handling of strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries is important. …
4/3/19
Strawberries in the Home Garden
Strawberries are a welcome addition to any home garden. They are relatively easy to grow, …
4/3/19 — Horticulture Information Leaflets
A Step-by-Step Approach to Pruning Carlos Muscadine Grapevines
This review presents the key steps involved in pruning a mature Carlos vine for maximum …
4/3/19
Early Blight of Tomato
This factsheet describes early blight of tomato, including identification, transmission and disease management, and control.
4/3/19 — Vegetable Pathology Factsheets
Biomass Production of Biofumigant Cover Crops - 'Caliente' Mustard and Oilseed Radish
A new group of cover crops for winter and summer use include mustards, oilseed radishes …
4/1/19