Virtual Southeastern Green Industry Update Feb. 25, 2021
UGA/UFL/NC State Extension Southeastern Industry Update February 25, 2021 Online via Zoom Conferencing 7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. – Registration and …
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Impacts of High GDD Accumulation in November of 2020
Spring 2021 Strawberry Crop Monitoring: Impacts of High GDD Accumulation in November of 2020 Amanda McWhirt, University of Arkansas Jayesh Samtani, …
Pesticide Licensing Recertification Classes 2021
Pesticide Licensing Recertification Classes 2021 For the Green Industry Sponsored by: Site One Landscape Supply, Arden, NC $10.00 per attendee or $40 …
CFAP 2.0 Offers Additional Assistance for Speciality Crops
This information is being provided courtesy of the Henderson County FSA office. Please contact them for more details. How to …
2021 Southeastern Apple Growers Meeting
Please Join N.C. Cooperative Extension and the SE Apple Growers for a Webinar Based Meeting in 2021 Because of the …
2021 Virtual Vineyard Managers Workshop
Join us for a virtual training and research update featuring NC State University researchers and specialists. March 11, 2021 9 …
COVID-19 Farmers Update 1/11/2021
COVID-19 Farmers Update 1/11/2021 RAFI is Hiring Two Positions FOC Network Project Coordinator FOC Network Grants Coordinator Position Resources for Famers COVID-19 Federal Rural …
2021 Southeastern Vegetable Crop Handbook Now Available!
The new Southeastern Vegetable Crop Handbook is now available online. Extension vegetable specialists across the Southeast come together annually …
Caring for Your Lawn
Cool season grasses such as fescue and Kentucky bluegrass should only be fertilized in February, September, and November. A …
Enhancing Your Growing Practices - 3 Part Series for Small Farm
This series is designed for small farmers interested in learning about food safety and obtaining their Good Agriculture Practices …
2021 Winter Vegetable Conference & 53rd Annual Tomato Growers Meeting
“Annual Conference Goes Virtual” Includes: First Time Virtual Trade Show, Virtual Seed Variety Show Case, Virtual Fumigation “Z” Training, Virtual …
The WNC Winter Vegetable Conference Goes Virtual!
SAVE THE DATES: FEBRUARY 24 AND 25, 2021 *REGISTRATION OPEN* The tradition of the Winter Vegetable Conference and the North …
Identifying a Fresh Christmas Tree for Fire Safety
There is no quick answer to the question “how fresh is this tree?” On the retail lot, it is …
Welcome to N.C. Cooperative Extension in Henderson County
Dr. Terry Kelley, Extension Director in Henderson County, discusses the programs and services available through N.C. Cooperative Extension in …
Local Apple Grower Mike Stepp Discusses How Extension Helps His Farm
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Henderson County prides itself on its knowledgeable staff and the vast resources available through NC State …
Department of Labor Announces Final Rule to Update Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology for H2A Workers
The Adverse Effect Wage Rate has increased almost every year in recent cycles going from $11.46 in 2018, to …
Pest Alert - Japanese Maple Scale on Hollies
Japanese maple scale is showing up in more and more Henderson County landscapes. We have been seeing it on …
Average First and Last Frost Dates for Henderson County
Two new tools for tracking First and Last Frost Dates by County have been produced by climatologists with NC State …
Pest Alert - Invasive Grasses
Plants from other areas of the world are starting to take over our western North Carolina native ecosystems. Some …
BMSB Adult Emergence and Trap Captures -- September 22, 2020
These updated charts show brown marmorated stink bug adult emergence and trap captures in apple orchards as of September …
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