Is Hemp the Same Thing as Marijuana?
There is confusion over the differences between marijuana, hemp, industrial hemp, and CBD hemp. What are they? What is …
Commercial Horticulture, Nursery & Turf
N.C. Cooperative Extension in Rowan County Is Seeking Summer Intern!
Are you interested in a paid internship with N.C. Cooperative Extension in Rowan County? If so, please visit the website …
Beer and Beyond: A Conference for Southern Hop Growers
What else can you do with hops besides brew beer? For regional growers, the question is, what other markets …
Watch Out for Botrytis Gray Mold in Your Greenhouse
As weather begins warming up and greenhouse annuals are in production, Botrytis gray mold will also be on the …
Grower and Processor Numbers Updated
As of today, our North Carolina numbers are: 502 Licensed Growers 2,876,914 Licensed sq. ft. of Greenhouse 6,381.88 Licensed Acres *337 Registered …
New 2018 Variety Evaluation Results Available
NC State Extension Horticultural Science Vegetable specialist, Jonathan Schultheis, and Research Associate Keith Starke conduct annual variety trials on Melon, …
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Rowan County Plant Sale
It’s time for our Spring Plant Sale! This year, we are offering several new items! Please look over the …
Agenda for Forage Recovery Plan 2019-Winter Conference
AGENDA (AFTERNOON SESSION, for producers ONLY) Forage Recovery Plan 2019-Winter …
NC Agritunity Is Saturday, February 9th
NC Agritunity is one day conference and trade show geared towards new and beginning farmers/homestead operators. This conference covers …
Rowan County 4-H Fall Plant Sale
Please support Rowan County 4-H by purchasing plants during the Fall Plant Sale! All orders are due on November …
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- Blueberries
- Composting
- Cut Flowers
- Extension Entomology - Insect Biology and Management
- Extension Plant Pathology
- Gardening in North Carolina (Urban Horticulture)
- Horticulture
- Muscadine Grapes
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
- NC Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- New Crops and Organics
- Peaches
- Strawberries
- Turffiles - Lawn Care Information for North Carolina
- Vegetable Production - Tomatoes, Cabbage, Peppers
- Weed Management in Nurseries, Landscapes, & Christmas Trees
More Extension Programs at NC State University
- Apiculture and Beekeeping
- Fruit Crops
- Landscaping
- NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
- NC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
Partnerships and Organizations
- Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)
- JC Raulston Arboretum
- The Southern Region Small Fruit Consortium
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- Commercial Pecan Spray Guide
- Integrated Pest Management Blogs
- NC Agricultural Chemicals Manual
- NC Pest News
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Insect and Disease Control of Fruits
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Insect Control
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2019 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual
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Bacterial Spot of Pepper and Tomato
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