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Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training - Franklin County
Franklin County Center, 103 S Bickett Blvd, Louisburg, NC 27549 Franklin County Center, 103 S Bickett Blvd, Louisburg, NC 27549 Horticulture
3 hours away
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16
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2019 Small Farms AgriShop Series Southwest-Hemp
193 Thomas Heights Rd, Franklin, NC 28734, USA 193 Thomas Heights Rd, Franklin, NC 28734, USA Horticulture
2 days away
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2019 Small Farms AgriShop Series Southwest-Hemp
193 Thomas Heights Rd, Franklin, NC 28734, USA 193 Thomas Heights Rd, Franklin, NC 28734, USA Horticulture
2 days away
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23
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FSMA for Small Farms - Johnston Co
1 week away
Jan
23
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NC Greenhouse PourThru Workshop
2 weeks away
Jan
29
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2019 Southern Farm Show
NC State Fairgrounds Campground, 801 Youth Center Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA NC State Fairgrounds Campground, 801 Youth Center Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA Horticulture
2 weeks away
Jan
30
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Hemp Production Information Meeting
Family Central Enterprise Corporation, 626 Ashe Central School Rd, Jefferson, NC 28640, USA Family Central Enterprise Corporation, 626 Ashe Central School Rd, Jefferson, NC 28640, USA Horticulture
2 weeks away
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30
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Hemp Production Information Meeting
Family Central Enterprise Corporation, 626 Ashe Central School Rd, Jefferson, NC 28640, USA Family Central Enterprise Corporation, 626 Ashe Central School Rd, Jefferson, NC 28640, USA Horticulture
2 weeks away
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30
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Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training - Chatham County
Chatham County Center, 1192 U.S. 64 West Business Suite 400, Pittsboro, NC 27312 Chatham County Center, 1192 U.S. 64 West Business Suite 400, Pittsboro, NC 27312 Horticulture
2 weeks away
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31
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Madison Co. Industrial Hemp Information Meeting
2 weeks away
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Madison Co. Industrial Hemp Information Meeting
2 weeks away
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1
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Small Farms Workshop - Durham County
3 weeks away
Feb
5
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Winter Vegetable Conference at the Crowne Plaza Resort in Asheville
Crowne Plaza Asheville, 1 Resort Dr, Asheville, NC 28806, USA Crowne Plaza Asheville, 1 Resort Dr, Asheville, NC 28806, USA Horticulture
1 month away
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News and Updates
Subscription OptionsHow Do I Get a Pesticide License?
To get a pesticide license there are a few steps to take, but it’s all pretty straightforward. Below is …
Attend a Pesticide School
Pesticide Schools are hosted by the N.C. State Pesticide Safety Education Program with the help of the N.C. Cooperative …
Food Safety Talk 173: Paper Towel Tongues
Ben and Don chat about student mentoring philosophies and the stuff they are watching/reading and then run through some …
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Rave Reviews for the NC Extension Gardener Handbook
The NC Extension Gardener Handbook, published on April Fools day 2018, has sold 2,366 hard copies, 27 e-books, and …
Part-Time Position Creating and Teaching Urban Hort DE Classes
We are expanding the NC State University Urban Horticulture distance education program. These are 6-week, non-credit, online courses offered …
Food Safety Talk 172: Math is Hard
Part two of the holiday extravaganza was recorded the day after Christmas. The show opens with Ben providing an …
Food Safety Talk blog open_in_browserFood Safety Talk 171: 350 Million Caesars
It’s a Christmas miracle as Don and Ben finally align schedules after snow kept Ben from his microphone and …
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Carolinas Horticulture Therapy Network Workshop: Jan 26, 2019
The Ability Garden in Wilmington, NC is excited to kick off their 20th year by hosting a Carolinas Horticulture Therapy …
Want to Learn All About Growing and Selling Hops?
Early bird registration for the 2019 South Atlantic Hops Conference in Asheville, NC ends on December 31, 2018. SO, …
Where Is Botrytis in Your Growth Operations?
Botrytis is one of the most common plant pests affecting greenhouses, nurseries, landscapes and food operations. The fungal pathogen causes …
NC Extension Gardener Handbook: A Great Gift in Hardback or eBook
This new national award-winning book has everything you want to know about gardening in the South East. 728 pages, …
Finding the Best Cut Flowers to Grow and Sell
Cut flowers are experiencing a resurgence through sustainable locally grown flowers and driving demand for new and specialty cut …
Industrial Hemp Workshop in Durham on Friday (Nov 9)
The interest in industrial hemp production in the Carolinas is very high. The number of inquiries we get in …
Are You Hand Weeding Frequently Enough?
Want to reduce your labor costs for hand weeding container nurseries? The simple (but hard answer) is to hand …
Why Are Plants Blooming Now, After the Storm?
According to NC State Extension Landscape Specialist Barbara Fair, Callery pear, cherry, and other typically spring flowering trees and …
Alternatives to Glyphosate for Weed Control
In a recent post on the NC State Extension Weed Management Portal, Dr. Joe Neal, NC State Extension Specialist and Weed …
Webinar: Impact of Flood Water on Vegetable Garden Produce and Soil
Time: Oct 16, 2018, 10:00 a.m. EST Recording Examine the danger of bacterial and chemical contamination of vegetable gardens that have …
Alternatives to Glyphosate in Landscapes?
Glyphosate is the most commonly used postemergence herbicide in managed landscapes. It controls annual and perennial weeds, grasses and …
Disaster Aftermath: Damage Claims // Consecuencias De Un Desastre: Reclamos Por Daños
Dear Farming Community and Agents Several things are important in the aftermath of the storm farms. Earlier I have published …
Garden Flooded? What to Toss? What to Cook? DO NOT EAT ANYTHING RAW!
What to Consider if Your Vegetable, Herb, Fruit or Nut Garden has been Exposed to Floodwater Discard (do not compost) …