Selling Local Meat Workshop
Have you ever wanted to sell your own meat? Not sure what the rules are? Register for an upcoming …
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September Gardening Tips
As fall is just around the corner, September is a great time to start prepping your garden for cooler …
Where Are the Canning Jars? Is It 1975 All Over Again?
I hold cloudy memories of the 1970s. I remember that decade being aesthetically challenged, but what I most clearly …
Wayne Livestock Shows
Although the Wayne County Fair is not happening, we are still having our livestock shows Oct 2–4, 2020. Please …
Dr. Andrew Weaver Named New Extension Small Ruminant Specialist
The NC State University Department of Animal Science has hired Dr. Andrew Weaver as an Assistant Professor and Extension …
Growing African Violets
African violets (Streptocarpus) are a popular house plant that many people have probably tried to grow at one time …
Time to Plant a Fall Vegetable Garden
Summer is still on the minds of many of us, however, now is the time for planning a fall …
From the Field - Agronomy Notes: Vol. 4, Num. 9
August 7, 2020- As we continue to assess the impacts of Hurricane Isaias, we wanted to share some additional management …
Food Safety Concerns With Power Outages and Floodwater From a Storm
Tropical storms, floods, and other natural disasters can cause power outages and floodwater can bring dangerous compounds into your …
From the Field - Agronomy Notes: Vol. 4, Num. 8
August 1, 2020- It seems as if it’s much too early to worry about tropical storms and hurricanes, but here …
Tropical Storm Isaias Food Safety
With current predictions of Tropical Storm Isaias possibly making landfall in North Carolina, there are steps you can take to …
SNAP Benefits to Increase in Fiscal Year 2021
2020 has been a difficult year but in every tragedy, there is triumph. The USDA has decided to increase …
Time to Plan for Controlling Pecan Weevil
As we enter into August, now is the time to start preparing for managing pecan weevils as they will …
NC Residents Warned Not to Plant Unsolicited Foreign Seed Sent to Them
North Carolina residents who have received seed shipments that they did not order from China or other foreign sources …
August Gardening Tips
The hot summer days of August may make it challenging to find comfortable weather to work in the garden. …
Smart Watering in the Garden
In the hot summer month of July, we are often focused on watering to keep our plants in the …
Peak Watermelon Season Is Here
Nothing says summer like watermelons. Watermelons are often a must at our summer cookouts and are a wonderful treat …
2020 Virtual Tobacco Field Day
Welcome to the 2020 NC State University Virtual Tobacco Field Day! Thank you for viewing our research updates. Below …
In the Cards
As unemployment surged in North Carolina this spring during the COVID-19 pandemic, so did the demand for food from …
Mid-Season Tobacco Disease Updates
Recent weather conditions have favored several diseases in tobacco. Most pathogens that we manage in tobacco are most severe …