WNC Hemp Growers Meeting-Feb. 17, 2021
1/25/2021 – The Western North Carolina Hemp Growers meeting will be held via Zoom on February 17, 2021, starting …
Commercial Horticulture, Nursery & Turf
Online Winter School for Ornamental Growers Offered January 26, 2021
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Yancey County is offering a free educational program for new and experienced commercial ornamental growers …
Enhancing Your Growing Practices - 3 Part Series for Small Farm
This series is designed for small farmers interested in learning about food safety and obtaining their Good Agriculture Practices …
NC Virtual Nursery Conference February 8-11, 2021
Registration for the NC Virtual Nursery Conference is now available. Four, one hour, sessions will be offered (starting at 10 …
2021 Winter Vegetable Conference & 53rd Annual Tomato Growers Meeting
“Annual Conference Goes Virtual” Includes: First Time Virtual Trade Show, Virtual Seed Variety Show Case, Virtual Fumigation “Z” Training, Virtual …
Benefits of Establishing a Fall Cover Crop for Vegetable Growers
It is that time of the year when the leaves begin to change color, temperatures begin to lower, and …
CANCELED: Private Pesticide Recertification Classes Sept. 2020
Farmers, or their employees, who use restricted-use pesticides in the production of an agricultural commodity, on land that they …
Pressure Canner Gauge Testing
Canning season is NOT over! You can CAN all year long! Just bring your pressure canner gauge into the office …
"Y" Mobile Market and Madison County Team Together to Nourish the Community
The “Y” and the N.C. Cooperative Extension of Madison County are working together to serve fresh food during this critical …
How Do I Blanch Vegetables?
Q: How do I blanch vegetables? A: Blanching (scalding vegetables in boiling water or steam for a short time) is …
We Are Available by Phone to Help You!
The Extension building may be closed to the public but we are still available by phone to help in …
Homemade Hand Sanitizer
The big topic of discussion at this time is COVID-19. We live in an age of technology and a …
NC Restaurants Feeding Kids Initiative Announcement
Are you a restaurant, catering company or foodservice operation interested in helping feed kids in need during COVID-19 school …
Covid 19 Resources
Check out these resources on best practices for preparing for COVID-19 and managing risk for individuals at home and …
2019 Nursery Field Day Slated for September 20
The Nursery Field Day features the latest ornamental plant production research from around the region. This year’s program includes …
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 …
Second Saturday: A Celebration of Food & Community, 9am-4pm, Raleigh, NC
A monthly celebration of local food + community Through monthly exhibitions, showcases, events and demos community members can explore new …
The Worst Thing You Could Do to Grapes in This Unseasonable Warm Winter Weather . . .
According to NC State Extension Specialist, Dr. Sara Spayd, “I know this beautiful weather is tempting, but please DO NOT …
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