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Careers in Agriculture

The world is changing. AI promises to revolutionize if not totally disrupt many industries. Agriculture will certainly be revolutionized …

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WNC AgOptions 2026 Grant Cycle Open

WNC AgOptions intent to apply deadline Sept. 26, 2025; Application deadline Nov. 14, 2025. Grants for family farms in 2026 After …

Flat Rock Park Pollinator Garden 2025

Flat Rock Park Pollinator Garden

The Flat Rock Park Pollinator Garden has seen some changes since 2017! After nearly eight years the garden has …

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Backyard Tomato Basics

The tomato plant, first cultivated by the Aztecs in pre-historic Mexico and spread across the globe by European exploration, …

Egg-cellent Egg

Egg-Cellent Egg Contest 2025!

4-H Egg-cellent Egg Contest kicks off in August 2025! This State 4-H Program is for 4-H members participating with 4-H …

Recent Publications related to Agriculture & Food

Growing Tomatoes in the Home Garden

Much success in growing tomatoes can be attributed to use of a few proven techniques. …

Bean Sprouts and Other Vegetable Seed Sprouts

Sprouts from mung bean (Phaseolus aureus) have been used for food since ancient times. These …

Mini-Gardening

Lack of yard space is no excuse for not growing a vegetable garden. Regardless of …

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Growing Asparagus in a Home Garden

Asparagus has been considered a garden delicacy since Roman times. Any home gardener can grow …

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Kale

This series of publications provides information about how to grow, harvest, and prepare a variety …

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Collard Greens

This series of publications provides information about how to grow, harvest, and prepare a variety …

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Eat Smart Move More North Carolina: Growing Communities Through Gardens

Gardens bring communities together. Not only are community gardens a good way to get more …

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Asparagus

This series of publications provides information about how to grow, harvest, and prepare a variety …

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