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Extension Works to Rebuild Lives, Renew Hope in Western North Carolina
The numbers in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene’s devastating journey through the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina are staggering. …

USDA-NRCS Assistance Available for Producers Impacted by Hurricane Helene
The USDA-NRCS has announced that they will be offering assistance to support producers affected by Hurricane Helene in western …

Bridging the GAP: Technologies to Improve Pasture Management and Winter Feeding
Technologies: Temporary fencing is a versatile tool that allows management of livestock, specially grazing cattle, in the landscape. Bale grazing provides …
Testing Fees Waived in the Wake of Helene
The Agronomic Division is waiving all predictive and diagnostic lab fees, including Soil Testing, Plant Tissue Analysis, Nematode Assay, …
Ag Needs Data Collection
The impact of Helene is still very apparent in our Ag Community here in Yancey County. We are in …

New $25,000 Grant for Small Business Owners
Christmas tree farmers and nursery owners: Businesses that have less than $1 million in annual revenue and experienced physical damage …

Be Careful of Bids to Buy Land After Disasters
After a major hurricane, disaster areas are prime targets for so-called “disaster investors” and opportunistic land buyers. Personally, I …

Stream Bank Repair
As recovery from Hurricane Helene continues, landowners may be thinking about taking necessary steps to re-establish effective streamside buffers …

Storm Damage to Trees
Recent snow and ice storms have caused extensive damage to trees. Consider hiring a certified arborist to help assess …

Helene Response Resources for Farmers and Farm Workers Webinar
This webinar is tailored toward Western North Carolina farmers and farm workers affected by tropical storm Helene. While Christmas …

Backyard Composting
Instead of disposing of yard trimmings and kitchen scraps, you can compost them in your own backyard. Composting is an …

Helene Response Resources for Farmers and Farmworkers (Webinar)
NC State Extension Forestry, in partnership with state and federal agencies supporting the recovery efforts, will host a webinar …

Crisis Chainsaw Safety Review
There are many chainsaws out there running these days. Be sure to take a moment to brush up on …

Soil Management Recommendations for Helene-Impacted Western N.C.
Hurricane Helene caused great devastation throughout much of Western North Carolina and farm fields were not spared. There are …

Crop Insurance Guidance for Farmers
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, the agricultural community in Western North Carolina is faced with a long and …

Drinking Water Safety
As water systems come back online in areas affected by Hurricane Helene, it is still important to ensure that …

Hay and Livestock Assistance Form
N.C. Cooperative Extension and the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) are helping coordinate donations of hay …

Farmer and Rural Mental Health Resources
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which wrought devastation across Western North Carolina already estimated in the tens of …

Hurricane Helene Update From NCDA&CS (10/1/24)
This update post contains important information from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture Veterinary Division’s newsletter. To subscribe to …
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Recent Publications related to Agriculture & Food

Introduction to the Postharvest Engineering for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables: A Practical Guide for Growers, Packers, Shippers, and Sellers
This publication is a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper harvest and …

Chapter 1. Introduction
This is chapter one of a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper …
Chapter 2. Produce Cooling Basics
This is chapter 2 in a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper …

Chapter 3a. Forced-Air Cooling
This is chapter 3a of a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper …

Chapter 3b. Hydrocooling
This is chapter 3b of a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper …

Chapter 3c. Cooling with Ice
This is chapter 3c of a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper …

Chapter 3d. Vacuum Cooling
This is chapter 3d of a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper …

Chapter 3e. Room Cooling
This is chapter 3e of a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper …