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Hop shoot with downy mildew
Downy Mildew Confirmed on Hops in Western North Carolina

Published - May 31, 2018

From: New Crops & Organics
Amethyst radish
Growing Radishes in Western North Carolina

Published - May 23, 2018

From: New Crops & Organics
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NC Extension Gardener Handbook

Published - April 13, 2018

From: Extension Gardener
Cover Page to Spring 2018 Piedmont Edition
2018 Spring Extension Gardener Newsletter

Published - March 9, 2018

From: Extension Gardener
Person walking through leafless shrubs while a harnessed dog sniffs the grass.
Learn How to Grow Truffles, and Eat Them, Too

Published - February 20, 2018

From: New Crops & Organics
Tall hemp plants being harvested by a green farm machine
Join Us for a Western NC Industrial Hemp Information Session!

Published - January 12, 2018

From: New Crops & Organics
Extension Gardener Handbook Chapter 12: Native Plants cover with Venus flytraps and NC State logo
Extension Horticulture Agents Took the Lead on the Extension Gardener Handbook

Published - December 9, 2017

From: Extension Gardener
Hunting for truffles with a truffle dog
We Produced Our First Black Périgord Truffles!

Published - November 22, 2017

From: New Crops & Organics
Person in a wide-brim hat standing in a forested area holding and reading a paper/map
Wild-Harvesting Medicinal Herbs-It's Still the Norm for Many Products

Published - November 15, 2017

From: New Crops & Organics
Soil Sample Information form with a brown sample envelope labeled "ANACORTES" placed on it.
Submit Your Soil Sample Now to Avoid the Peak Season Fee of $4

Published - November 13, 2017

From: Gardening
Dirt forest trail bordered by white wildflowers and tall tree trunks
More Opportunities to Learn About Growing Medicinal Herbs and Forest Farming

Published - October 23, 2017

From: New Crops & Organics
Hops vine with clusters of green hop cones hanging among large leaves in a garden
2017: Recap of Two Amazing Field Days

Published - August 11, 2017

From: New Crops & Organics
Horticultural Science graduate, Pragya Adhikari, in the greenhouse
Great Article Featuring Horticultural Science Graduate Pragya Adhikari

Published - July 11, 2017

From: Vegetable Production
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2017 Western NC Industrial Hemp Trial Is Up and Growing!

Published - July 7, 2017

From: Hemp
Man on planter planting industrial hemp seed.
First Industrial Hemp Study Planted in Western NC-2017

Published - June 29, 2017

From: New Crops & Organics
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NC Hops: Disease and Insect Control Recommendations

Published - February 9, 2017

From: New Crops & Organics
Green compost bin filled with fruit peels, cut melons, and disposable plates
Thinking of Starting a Larger Composting Project?

Published - December 2, 2016

From: Composting
Microstegium seedlings in mulch
What Is That Weed?

Published - May 8, 2016

From: Weeds
Growing broccoli on white plastic
Growing Organic and Conventional Broccoli in Western North Carolina

Published - April 4, 2016

From: New Crops & Organics
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Did You See Our Video on Growing Bloodroot?

Published - June 23, 2015

From: New Crops & Organics
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Incorporating Sustainable Practices Into Plasticulture Strawberry Production Webinar - March 11

Published - March 21, 2014

From: Strawberry Growers Information
Several yellow-striped caterpillars with red heads feeding on leaves held by a hand
What to Watch for - Caterpillars on Blackberries

Published - October 5, 2013

From: Blackberry and Raspberry Information Portal
Landing page for NC Greenhouse Vegetable Growers website
North Carolina Greenhouse Vegetable Growers’ Association annual meeting

Published - April 14, 2013

From: Vegetable Production
Three red tomatoes on a vine with green leaves
North Carolina Tomato Growers Association

Published - October 18, 2012

From: Vegetable Production
several flats of tomato transplants ready for planting
Are You Selling Transplants This Year? Do You Know the Rules?

Published - March 31, 2010

From: New Crops & Organics
bloodroot
Production of Medicinal Herbs

Published - February 1, 2001

From: New Crops & Organics
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