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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
A woman and her black and white dog searching the soil in an orchard for truffles.
We’ve Made an Exciting Discovery in Our NC State University Research Truffle Orchard!

Published - February 5, 2026

From: New Crops & Organics
a flier describing the 2026 online forest farming office hours dates and description
2026 Online Forest Farming Office Hours!

Published - January 26, 2026

From: New Crops & Organics
A woman in a hat harvesting seeds from goldenseal plants in the woods.
Agroforestry Grants for Farmers and Landowners

Published - January 20, 2026

From: New Crops & Organics
kid holding carrots
Regional Farm to School Workshops

Published - January 14, 2026

From: Grow For It
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News From NC State Extension

blossom blight in apple
2026 Blossom Blight Infection Alert!

Published - March 23, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
Apple phenology stages of tight cluster and pink
2026 Apple Disease Update: Tight Cluster and Pink Bud

Published - March 23, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
Budding trees with greenhouse and other buildings in background
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - March 23, 2026

Published - March 23, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
Jerry Moody holds Fraser fir branch
The Roots of Leadership: Jerry Moody Wins CALS Award for Excellence

Published - March 19, 2026

From: Christmas Trees
John Bowen, a smiling older man, is pictured surrounded by healthy plants he has propagated.
Growing Impact: Meet John Bowen

Published - March 18, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
NRCS Field Day at Wild East Farm Flyer
NRCS Field Day at Wild East Farm

Published - March 12, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
Brunswick County storm clouds over a field.
Turbulent Frost Weather ahead, starting Thursday

Published - March 10, 2026

From: Strawberry Growers Information
A Master Gardener volunteer staffing an information booth shares sustainable gardening advice with a community member.
Make Your Mark on March 25 — NC State Day of Giving

Published - March 3, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
Laura Lauffer Headshot
Food Truck Boot Camp Fuels WNC Small Business: A Conversation with Laura Lauffer

Published - March 2, 2026

From: Local Food
Young person with watering can watering plants in a bright window
Cultivating Resilience: Young Adult Mental Health

Published - March 2, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
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