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Internship Available at Research & Extension Center in Mills River, NC

Published - April 16, 2026

From: New Crops & Organics
Gala apple blossom with no visible injury to the pistil. This would be categorized as a viable blossom. Photo by Tom Kon, NC State.
Assessing apple bud damage following an advective freeze

Published - March 23, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
Min. Temp. Tuesday, Mar 17
AWIS Weather Report: Rain and Freeze/Frost Alert

Published - March 15, 2026

From: Strawberry Growers Information
A group of people standing around a table full of pots of media, cutting boards, knives, and roots of various native woodland botanicals. This was a workshop to teach propagation.
Our Latest Newsletter-Full of Agroforestry Events and Truffle News

Published - February 21, 2026

From: New Crops & Organics
An image of young high density apple orchard. Trees are trained to a trellis and the base of the trunks (lower 2') are coated in white latex paint to minimize southwest injury.
Commercial Tree Fruit Extension Meeting in Henderson County [February 20th]

Published - February 13, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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We’ve Made an Exciting Discovery in Our NC State University Research Truffle Orchard!

Published - February 5, 2026

From: New Crops & Organics
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2026 Online Forest Farming Office Hours!

Published - January 26, 2026

From: New Crops & Organics
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Agroforestry Grants for Farmers and Landowners

Published - January 20, 2026

From: New Crops & Organics
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Free NC Training Series: How to Launch a Food Service Business

Published - June 18, 2026

From: Food Business
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Apple Disease Update: Week of June 14, 2026

Published - June 17, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - June 17, 2026

Published - June 17, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
Flyer with information on upcoming therapeutic horticulture course
Register NOW for TH3: Accommodating Diverse Populations!

Published - June 17, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
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Midweek with Therapeutic Horticulture

Published - June 16, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
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Water requirements of blackberry during fruit ripening and harvest

Published - June 16, 2026

From: Blackberry and Raspberry Information Portal
Phytophthora crown rot on pepper
Veggie disease update, 6/15

Published - June 12, 2026

From: Vegetable Production
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Farm Viability Grants Open Until Jun 18

Published - June 10, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
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Breathing It All In: The Power of Scent

Published - June 10, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
Apple orchard
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - June 9, 2026

Published - June 9, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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