Food Safety Manager Certification Course - NC Safe Plates
A Training Program for Food Safety Manager Certification Class: August 27 – 28, 2018 (Monday & Tuesday) from 8:30 a.m. …
Agriculture & Food
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19th Annual Vermiculture Conference
On November 10-11, 2018, NC State’s 19th Annual Vermiculture Conference will be held on Centennial Campus at The James …
New Video on Setting Up a Worm Bin
Worms Can Recycle Your Garbage is a new video in the Homegrown From NC State Extension News series. In …
¿Qué Comes Durante La Copa Mundial?
El verano es un tiempo para salir y compartir con la familia, ya sea haciendo una barbacoa, iendo a …
Isn't Always the Mayonnaise!
Summertime Food Safety More than any other time during the year, Summer inspires us to participate in outdoor activities, gatherings, and …
Giant Hogweed Is Present in NC but Rare
Recent news stories about giant hogweed have raised awareness of this nasty invader. Yes, we have giant hogweed in …
Preserve at Home! Classes
It’s that time of the year when we take out our hot water bath and pressure canners to preserve the …
Hay, Straw, and Pine Needle Shipping Quarantine
For anyone selling Hay, Straw, or Pine Needles from Orange County, please check this North Carolina Department of Agriculture …
Free Pressure Canner Dial Gauge Testing / Inspection
Canning season is here and we are ready to preserve those delicious foods we either grow or buy during …
True Armyworm in Northeastern NC Wheat- Time to Scout
Article by Dominic Reisig and Angela Post True armyworm has been spotted in northeastern North Carolina wheat over the past …
Small Scale Poultry Seminar
Small Scale Poultry Grower Regional Seminar Producing Safe, Healthy Poultry Meat, Farm to Table Thursday, May 24, 2018 NC Cooperative Extension Franklin County …
Prevent Weeds in Spring Color Beds
It is almost time to transition color beds for summer. As you think about your options for this season …
Orange County Master Gardener Volunteer Program Brochure
Click here for more information Orange County Master Gardener Volunteer …
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2008 Southeast Regional Bramble Production Guide
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Asparagus Crown Production
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How to Sell Produce to Distributors
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Glomerella Leaf Spot and Fruit Rot
This apple pathology factsheet describes Glomerella leaf spot and fruit rot in apple, including identification …
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Growing Tomatoes in the Home Garden
Much success in growing tomatoes can be attributed to use of a few proven techniques. …
7/19/18 — Horticulture Information Leaflets
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