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Cluster of three tomatoes on a vine: one ripe red and two unripe green

How to Grow Better Tomatoes

The lovely summer tomato, what could be better sliced thickly and served up on a sandwich or in a salad? Begin planning in early spring for heathier tomato plants in summer! There are good cultural…

Group of people standing in a vegetable garden among rows of leafy greens

2023 Forsyth County Urban Farm School Graduating Class

On behalf of N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center, we would like to extend a well-earned congratulations to this year's Urban Farm School Graduating Class.

Maximizing High Tunnel Production; Winston Salem, NC April 6, 2023; high tunnel rows

Maximizing High Tunnel Production

Join Carolina Farm Stewardship Association, Fair Share Farm and N.C. Cooperative Extension to take your high tunnel production to the next level!Thursday, April 6 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.1450 Fairchild…

beetle on plant leaf

What's Bugging You? Workshop Series

Join us for summer workshops focused on pest management in the garden. All workshops will be taught by Extension Horticulture Agent Leslie Rose.Registration is required as space is limited.…

Butterfly on milkweed

Celebrate National Pollinator Month in the Garden!

June is National Pollinator month. There are a variety of ways you can support pollinators in your yard and community. Here are 3 simple steps you can take to protect and encourage pollinators at…

Pesticide Safety Equipment

Continuing Education Credit for Pesticide License Holders

Join N.C. Cooperative Extension for continuing education for pesticide applicators in-person on Monday, December 6, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Forsyth County Agriculture Building at 1450…

Henbit

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 I was out cutting back plants this week, I noticed a number of winter weed seedlings invading the…

Leaves with frost

Protect Your Plants From Frost

A frost warning is in effect for many parts of North Carolina this week. You may have already started planting for spring, or be concerned about some of the plants that have started growing in your…

plants growing in a greenhouse

Giveaways Planned for Community Census Days in September

City and county officials are urging residents to come out, complete the census and then pick up free face masks, food, and goodie bags with coloring books, gift cards, and other items during four…

Fireant Infected Counties

Hay Imported From a "Red" County Must Be Inspected

Many livestock owners are buying hay now that it's been harvested. Before importing hay from a county that is colored in red in the Fire Ant Importation Map , the hay must be inspected for Fire Ants…