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 …
Specialty Crops
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 …
A Visit to the Gaia Herb Farm
Gaia Herb Farm is a well known company in western North Carolina. They have a large farm and processing …
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 …
SAVE the DATE (Feb. 13, 2019) Forage Recovery Plan-Winter Conference)
Please click on the following link for information about Management Strategies for Early-and Late-Plantings of Cool-Season Forages in North …
2019 Rowan County Beekeepers Association Beginner's Beekeeping School
Beginning Beekeepers School Tuesday evenings, from January 15 to March 26, 2019, at N.C. Cooperative Extension, Rowan County Center, 2727 …
Effective Weed Management in Pastures and Hay Fields
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