MHCREC Featured in Small Grains Virtual Whistle Stop Tour Series Video
Join the 2020 Small Grains Virtual Whistle Stop tour on its fourth stop as it visits Henderson County in …
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Preschool Gardening Activity Guide
Hot off the Press . . . Natural Learning Initiative Gardening Activity Guide Designed for preschool teachers, parents and students …
Managing Floral Hemp Fertility in North Carolina
6/3/2020 (revised)- There are many questions coming in this spring on how to fertilize floral hemp (hemp grown for …
Soil Testing and Choices of Amendments
Soil testing is the foundation for growing your plants and lawns as stress-free as possible! Soil testing not only …
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - May 27, 2020
Codling moth remains the insect of greatest concern throughout the region, with degree-day accumulations since biofix ranging from about …
USDA Supports Specialty Crops Producers With Direct Payments for Losses Due to COVID-19
As part of the Coronavirus Farm Assistance Program, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it will provide up …
Improved Facilities for Tomato-Breeding Efforts at MHCREC
Due to the cooperative efforts and support of NC State University’s Dept. of Horticultural Sciences and the NC Ag …
COVID-19 Viticulture Update 5/22/2020
COVID-19 Viticulture Update 5/22/2020 Wineries can Re-open in North Carolina: Based on new guidance (EO141 Guidance on Bars) issued today on …
Count on Me NC
NC State Extension, in partnership with NC Department of Health and Human Services, NC Restaurant and Lodging Association and Visit NC, is excited to …
Are Your Specialty Crops Eligible for the CFAP Assistance?
5/22/2020 – Some of the specialty crop growers I work with are upset because they don’t think they are …
COVID-19 Farmers Update 5/21/2020
COVID-19 Farmers Update 5/21/2020 News today: Phase 2 Reopening in NC: Section 6C of the Executive Order 141 moving NC to Phase …
Early May Blooms in Pollinator Paradise
Pollinator Paradise is a Demonstration Garden created by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center. Agriculture Agent Debbie …
Apple Disease Update: May 20, 2020
Short and sweet pathology update this week since Glomerella and rain is probably the main thing on the brain. …
How to Make Fermented Pickles
Interested in fermenting food? Start by making delicious fermented pickles that will be ready within 3-4 weeks. Fermented Pickles Recipe Yields 1-gallon …
Recording of Bumble Bee Webinar Now Available for Viewing
In honor of Citizen Science Month, the Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension conducted a webinar on …
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - May 19, 2020
Codling moth pheromone trap captures increased somewhat this week with the return of warmer temperatures, and as of May …
Container Gardening Is for Everyone
Now is the time for planting and sowing seeds in the garden! It’s also the perfect way to keep …
COVID-19 Viticulture Update 05/15/2020
COVID-19 Viticulture Update 05/15/2020 News today: Viticulture: V-Credit Webinar organized by the NC Winegrowers Assoc. Monday, June 1, 2020; 10 a.m.–noon It is a …
COVID-19 Farmers Update 05/15/2020
COVID-19 Farmers Update 05/15/2020 News Today: Farm Safety: Responding to a COVID-19 outbreak on a farm: NC State University Resources on farm …
Apple Disease Update: May 14, 2020
Apologies for the delayed post this week. Between the cold temps and paucity of good thinning this year, it …