Hurricane Preparedness for Horticultural Growers and Beekeepers
Hurricane Florence is dominating news coverage this week and for good reason: it is predicted to be the strongest …
Specialty Crops
Register Now for Business of Agriculture Series
The Business of Agriculture Series Mondays, October 1-November 19, 2018 6 to 8 p.m. Central Carolina Community College Pittsboro Campus, Building 42, Room …
Two Pollinator Garden Tours in September!
The month of September presents two opportunities to learn about creating pollinator habitat! Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will …
Register Now for Pollinator Field Day September 8, 2018!
The Piedmont Research Station will host a “Bee Pollinator Friendly” Field Day on Saturday, September 8, 2018, from 1 to …
Hop Harvest at Bee Hoppy Farms
It’s been an exciting couple of weeks out at Bee Hoppy Farms…the annual hop harvest! Grower Tiffany Cooper is finishing …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
County Extension Programs
Information Portals
More Extension Programs at NC State University
Partnerships and Organizations
Recent Publications related to Specialty Crops
How to Become a Beekeeper in North Carolina
Beekeeping is a very enjoyable and rewarding pastime that is relatively inexpensive to get started. …
3 days ago
Community Supported Agriculture in North Carolina
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a form of direct marketing in which a community of …
3 weeks ago — Horticulture Information Leaflets
Añublo Polvoriento en Cucurbitáceas
Esta Hoja de Datos de Patología Vegetal fue publicada en inglés en 2015 por la …
3 weeks ago — Hoja informativa de patógenos de vegetales
Guide to Using Turf Colorants
This publication offers strategies for maintaining green turf during the winter using turf colorants. It …
8/29/18
La Antracnosis de las Cucurbitáceas
Esta Hoja de Datos de Patología Vegetal fue publicada en inglés en 2013 por la …
Basil Downy Mildew
The identification and management of basil downy mildew is discussed in this factsheet.
8/28/18 — Vegetable Pathology Factsheets
Commercial Luffa Sponge Gourd Production
Luffa sponge products are readily available in the cosmetic and bath section of department stores, …
8/28/18 — Horticulture Information Leaflets
Basil
Basil is a popular herb known for its flavorful foliage. The fresh or dried leaves …
8/24/18 — Horticulture Information Leaflets