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The NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ farmland preservation team and the State-wide Voluntary Agricultural District Working Group …
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Agricultural and Resource Economics Professor Rod Rejesus and Extension Assistant Professor Andrew Branan presented short presentations on Thursday, April …
Let's Talk Pollinators This April in Our Arboretum Series
This April, our Arboretum Adult Education series continues with “Let’s Talk Pollinators.” We are excited to welcome Dr. Danesha …
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Farm City Photo Contest Winners
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Effect of Waterlogged Soil on Preemergence Herbicides in Turfgrass Systems
Travis Gannon, Mathieu LeCompte, and Fred Yelverton With the end of winter in sight, preemergence crabgrass and goosegrass control is …
Soil Testing Kits Available in the Demonstration Garden
Do you need soil testing kits? Currently, community members can pick up a soil testing kit outside our office …
Waterlogging Influence on Turfgrasses
A number of homeowners have noticed their tall fescue seeding from fall 2020 is not looking so good. Our …
Farm Transition Tactics
William Hamilton is a 15-year veteran dealing with farmland in North Carolina, specializing in a wide array of issues …
February Is National Pesticide Safety Month!
February is National Pesticide Safety Month! So, we want to share some tips to help keep our community safe. For …
Surflan (Oryzalin) -- Limited Supplies and Uncertain Future?
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Upcoming Online Workshops for Small Fruit Growers
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Lawn Alternatives – Replacing or Reducing the Size of Your Lawn
This article was compiled by Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Nancy Goodrum. Have you ever thought about why you have a lawn? For several …
Piedmont Landscape and Green Industry 2021 Webinar Series
In lieu of our annual, in-person conference, N.C. Cooperative Extension – Forsyth and Chatham County Centers are hosting 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 …
Coronavirus Food Assistance Program II Due Friday, Dec. 11
Round 2 of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) applications are due this Friday, December 11, 2020. They have …
Don’t Forget to Pull the Weeds During Your Fall Garden Clean Up!
The first killing frost has come and gone, leaving gardens in our area in need of clean up. As …
Business of Farming Series
North Carolina Cooperative Extension, along with the Davidson County Community College Small Business Center, will be hosting a “Business …
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