COVID-19 Farmers Update 05/07/2020
COVID-19 Farmers Update 05/07/2020 News Today: Emergency Funding: Golden LEAF receives $125 million to support NC COVID-19 rapid recovery loan program. Read …
Commercial Horticulture, Nursery & Turf
COVID-19 Farmers Update 05/05/2020
COVID-19 Farmers Update 05/05/2020 News Today: Extension: Recorded Vermicompost webinar led by Rhonda Sherman Composting at Home: Register online for the free Thursday, …
AWIS 10-Day Weather Forecast: One More Day of Possible Frost
AWIS 10-day Weather Forecast: One more day of possible frost please visit AWIS Weather Service for more information We are not out …
Late April Blooms in Pollinator Paradise
Pollinator Paradise is a Demonstration Garden created by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center. Agriculture Agent Debbie …
COVID-19 Farmers Update 05/01/2020
COVID-19 Farmers Update 05/01/2020 News Today: Social Media for Farmers Webinar Series held by N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services …
COVID-19 Farmers Update 04/28/2020
COVID-19 Farmers Update 04/28/2020 News Today: What if someone has COVID-19 on a farm? Guidelines for Farmers, Workers, and Consumers. Time Sensitive …
Recording of Online Farm Store Webinar Now Available for Viewing
I have been working with area farmers and farmers’ markets as they adapt to changes brought on by the …
COVID-19 Farmers Update 04/23/2020
COVID-19 Farmers Update 04/23/2020 News Today: Take Our Survey! N.C. Cooperative Extension seeks to assess the impact of COVID-19 on the specialty …
COVID-19 Farmers Update 04/20/2020
COVID-19 Farmers Update 04/20/2020 News Today: COVID-19 Cash Flow Management podcast from the Eastern NY Veg Growers. Please take the N.C. Department …
Early April Blooms in Pollinator Paradise
Pollinator Paradise is a Demonstration Garden created by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center. Agriculture Agent Debbie …
COVID-19 Farmers Update 04/17/2020
COVID-19 Farmers Update 04/17/2020 New Today The NC State University Plant Disease and Insect Clinic will operate under modified conditions from …
COVID-19 Farmers Update 4/16/2020
COVID-19 Farmers Update 4/16/2020 News Today Important H-2A information (see below) The NC food bank is prepared to accept large and small …
AWIS Weather Advisory 04/15 and 04/16
AWIS Weather Advisory 04/15 and 04/16 Two more days of potential frost in NC We are not out of the woods. …
Webinar: Using Community Science to Conserve Bumble Bees
Many of us are looking for meaningful activities that we can do while staying home during the COVID-19 pandemic. …
COVID-19 Farmers Update 04/14/2020
COVID-19 Farmers Update 04/14/2020 Updates will be posted every Tuesday and every Friday. A newsflash will be posted in between …
COVID-19 Daily Farmers Update 04/10/2020
COVID-19 Daily Farmers Update 04/10/2020 News Today: From NCSU Extension: Will the Coronavirus Pandemic Impact U.S. Food Supply Chain? From NCSU Extension: …
AWIS Weather Advisory: Frost Protection Needed Tonight
Dear Strawberry Community, We are expecting low temperatures this night and clear skies, a perfect mixture for frost. In some …
COVID-19 Daily Farmers Update 04/09/2020
COVID-19 Daily Farmers Update 04/09/2020 News Today: For Agents ONLY: Southern Region Small Fruit Consortium survey: what certifications are important for …
Birth of an Assassin!
The wheel bug, Arilus cristatus, is North Carolina’s largest assassin bug. It gets its name from the prominent spiny …
Chatham County Farmers' Markets Open the 2020 Season With New Social Distancing Policies
Early April is always a celebratory time in Chatham County because it marks the return of all three of …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
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
Specialized Search Tools
Volunteers in Extension
Recent Publications related to Commercial Horticulture, Nursery & Turf
Zoysiagrass Lawn Maintenance Calendar
This publication for homeowners and landscapers describes how to mow, fertilize, irrigate, and control weeds …
1 week ago — Lawn Maintenance Calendars
Fuerte (flumioxazin + prodiamine)
This pesticide factsheet covers the use and characteristics of Fuerte (fumioxazin + prodiamine).
2 weeks ago — Herbicide Information Factsheets
North Carolina Basil Production Guide
This publication specifically discusses fresh-market basil, examining the selection, production, harvesting and marketing of the …
2 weeks ago
Ginseng Production Guide for North Carolina
This publication discusses the best techniques for growing quality ginseng. It includes descriptions and stages …
2 weeks ago
2015 Turfgrass Pest Management Manual
This guide is designed to help turf managers identify the major turfgrass pests found in …
3 weeks ago
Cucurbit Downy Mildew
This vegetable pathology factsheet describes the identification and treatment of cucurbit downy mildew.
7/20/20 — Vegetable Pathology Factsheets
Hop Downy Mildew
This vegetable pathology factsheet describes the identification and treatment of hop downy mildew.
7/17/20 — Vegetable Pathology Factsheets
Basil Downy Mildew
This vegetable pathology factsheet describes the identification and treatment of basil downy mildew.
7/17/20 — Vegetable Pathology Factsheets