Forestry Experts Want You to Watch Out for ‘Poolside Pests’
Original article written by Laura Oleniacz for NC State News, published May 25, 2021. If you’re planning to try to …
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Pine Needle Scale Crawlers Emerging Soon
It’s not just baby birds that hatch from eggs each spring. In the next several weeks, pine needle scale …
Green Industry News - February 2021
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Franklin County Center is partnering with area businesses to host this educational event for landscape …
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Webinars Offered for North Carolina Growers Get ready for Spring with the NC State University Greenhouse Grower Update Webinar Series. …
Green Industry News - January 2021
23rd Annual Eastern NC Landscape Conference & Trade Show (Virtual) – February 1–4 The virtual format will be one class …
Backyard Agriculture: Taking It to the Next Level
Have you recently acquired property and want to produce agriculture-related products for sale or charity? Have you had property …
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Fall Composting & Vermicomposting Class Online via Zoom! Are you interested in improving your soil, becoming a better recycler, and …
2020 Regional Strawberry Preplant Meeting
The 2020 Regional Strawberry Preplant Meeting will be conducted online via Zoom on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, from 4-5 …
Wildlife on Your Land/Farm: Opportunity or Obstacle? Free Webinar Series
Wildlife on your land or farm can offer various benefits, but also has the potential to create significant problems. …
June 2020 Horticulture News
** 2020 N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Commercial Pesticide License Renewal – EXTENDED until September 30, 2020 ** Restricted …
Cucumber Downy Mildew Confirmed in North Carolina
Written by Lina Quesada-Ocampo, Kimberly D’Arcangelo, Mike Adams, and Tommy Batts Cucumber downy mildew (CDM) was confirmed on a cucumber …
Red Headed Flea Beetle Adults Active in Container Nurseries in Eastern NC
Be on the lookout for red headed flea beetles (Systena frontalis) across the eastern region of NC in container …
Frost/Freeze Protection: Commercial Horticulture
Watch local forecasts to determine the risk level in your area. If the risk is present and you have …
What's New with Small Farms?
COVID-19 Resources for Fruit & Vegetable Growers Below please find a list of resources for fresh produce growers dealing with …
Green Industry News - April 27, 2020
NC Urban Forest Council – Upcoming Informational Webinars The following events will be offered by the NC Urban Forest Council: Carolina …
Save Small Business Fund Initiative
Greater Franklin County Chamber of Commerce COVID–19 Update April 17, 2020 – Save Small Business Fund An Initiative of the U.S. Chamber …
April Horticulture News Summer Pests, Soil Sampling
Vegetable Gardening – A Beginners Guide Vegetable gardening is becoming more popular—both as a pastime and a food source. We …
Pests and Diseases of Summer Veggies
There isn’t much that can quite compare to the taste of home-grown vegetables. However, it takes time and dedication …
Paycheck Protection Program Information for Borrowers
The Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) authorizes up to $349 billion in forgivable loans to small businesses to pay their …
Financial Assistance for Farmers Impacted by COVID-19
Farms and businesses with fewer than 500 employees and that meet the Small Business Administration’s definition of ‘small business’ can …
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