HURRICANE Aftermath: Delayed Planting Date and Fumigation
Dear Strawberry Community. While the weather calms down, fields are in many cases still too wet to access or even …
Commercial Horticulture, Nursery & Turf
What to Do After the Disaster -- Resources for the Green Industries
Many of you may have received this information. Thanks to Danny Lauderdale for the following post from his web …
Cooperative Extension Mini Course
Free program! For the first time the Catawba County office of N.C. Cooperative Extension is offering its own mini course! …
If You Need Help: HURRICANE AFTERMATH
Dear Farming Community, In the following, we have compiled some information for those of you who experienced damages to their …
Reap the Rewards of Repeat Bloomers
What if you could have the classic flowers of spring all summer long? Plant scientists throughout the world use …
Add Some Fall Color to Your Yard
Pumpkins, gourds, decorative corn, and straw bales are all great ways to bring color and interest to your home …
2019 Market Gardener Class
Registration is now open for this hands on class for anyone wanting to sell their produce. To register please …
Hurricane Florence Eastcoast Update for Strawberry Growers
Dear Strawberry Community, Many have contacted me two days ago and asked me to give a new weather update on …
Hurricane Preparedness for Horticultural Growers and Beekeepers
Hurricane Florence is dominating news coverage this week and for good reason: it is predicted to be the strongest …
Local Foods Cooking Class
In these classes, you will learn how to make the most of seasonal produce with simple, fast recipes and …
Ag Energy Workshop
September 24, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free Lunch provided by Bioenergy Research Initiative Learn how to lower your energy bill! Grants …
Garden, Lawn & Landscape Q & A
It has been another busy season in the garden, lawn, and landscape of Catawba County. We have had some …
Don’t Miss the 18th Annual Nursery Field Day!
The Nursery Field Day features the latest ornamental plant production research from around the region. This year’s program includes …
Gardening Q & A
We are into the full summer gardening season and you know what that means: overabundance of cucumbers and summer …
Do You Have Angry Fire Ants?
Fire ants aggressively attack anyone or anything that disturbs them or their mound. They did not exist in Catawba …
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Information Portals
- Blackberries and Raspberries
- Blueberries
- Composting
- Cut Flowers
- Extension Entomology - Insect Biology and Management
- Extension Plant Pathology
- Gardening in North Carolina (Urban Horticulture)
- Horticulture
- Muscadine Grapes
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
- NC Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- New Crops and Organics
- Peaches
- Strawberries
- Turffiles - Lawn Care Information for North Carolina
- Vegetable Production - Tomatoes, Cabbage, Peppers
- Weed Management in Nurseries, Landscapes, & Christmas Trees
More Extension Programs at NC State University
- Apiculture and Beekeeping
- Fruit Crops
- Landscaping
- NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
- NC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
Partnerships and Organizations
- Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)
- JC Raulston Arboretum
- The Southern Region Small Fruit Consortium
Publications, Information, and News
- Commercial Pecan Spray Guide
- Integrated Pest Management Blogs
- NC Agricultural Chemicals Manual
- NC Pest News
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