USDA Disaster Assistance Programs
After a natural disaster, the USDA is one source of aid for impacted farmers. The USDA offers disaster assistance …
Purifying Wells / Springs After Potential Contamination.
The widespread flooding associated with Hurricane Helene has created a situation where well water and water from springs, may …
Helene Response Resources for Farmers and Farmworkers (Webinar)
NC State Extension Forestry, in partnership with state and federal agencies supporting the recovery efforts, will host a webinar …
Federal Disaster Aid
Navigating federal aid programs after a major storm or natural disaster can sometimes be challenging. The following factsheets based on …
Soil Management Recommendations for Helene-Impacted Western N.C.
Hurricane Helene caused great devastation throughout much of Western North Carolina and farm fields were not spared. There are …
From April – November, Have Your Soil Tested At No Charge
From April – November, Have Your Soil Tested At No Charge For questions, contact Matt Jones (matt_jones@ncsu.edu) Learn how to pick up …
Fall Gardening Pointers From the Bountiful Harvest Community Garden
Fall veggie gardening notes from Bountiful Harvest Community Garden manager and Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Jane Grossman: “Now is the time …
Pest Alert - Orange Striped Oakworm
The orange striped oakworm is a caterpillar that defoliates oak trees. The full grown caterpillars are 1 1/2 to …
Making Hay When the Sun Shines?
With the prime of haymaking season being upon us, I ask you the question of, how is your hay? …
Electric Netting for Goats
Having goats to take care of unwanted brush and weeds can be a tremendous biological control. However, building fence …
Gardening for Cut Flowers
Despite being a horticulturist, I really had never gotten excited about cut flowers, being mostly a trees and shrubs …
Pest Alert - Leaf Spot Diseases on Trees and Shrubs
Oaks, cherries, and other trees and shrubs have been observed losing leaves recently in Henderson County. Cool and wet …