COVID-19 Daily Viticulture Update 3/27/2020
COVID-19 Daily Viticulture Update 3/27/2020 While global wine supply chains still operate, NC grape and wine businesses, depending mostly on …
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NCDA&CS Taking Preventive Measures to Help Farmers and Agribusinesses
Adapted from a press release written by Rich Bonnano. The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) is taking …
NC State Extension Launches Portal for COVID-19 Resources
Press release by Richard Campbell, NC State Extension. COVID-19 has disrupted our lives and routines, from how we work, play …
COVID-19 Daily Viticulture Updates 3/26/2020
COVID-19 Daily Viticulture Updates 3/26/2020 NC State Extension Covid-19 Resources: NC State Horticulture COVID-19 Farming Resources NC State Extension COVID-19 Portal NC State …
COVID-19 Daily Viticulture Update 3/24/2020
COVID-19 Daily Viticulture Update 3/24/2020 Dear grape and wine community The Covid-19 pandemic has already hurt the business. Trying to adjust …
COVID-19 Daily Viticulture Update 3/23/2020
COVID-19 Daily Viticulture Update 3/23/2020 Dear grape and wine community in NC, COVID-19 has shut down tasting rooms, events and restaurants …
Register Now for March Webinars on Creating a Free Online Store for Your Farm
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended our world in a very short time frame. It’s been a stressful and sometimes …
COVID -19 Viticulture Update 3/22/2020
COVID-19 Viticulture Update 3/22/2020 Dear grape and wine community, Spring is here, and chores in the vineyards as well as tasting …
COVID-19 Daily Farmers and Viticulture Update
Prepared by Mark Hoffmann (Small Fruits Extension Specialist) and Xiaonan Shi (MS Student, Department of Horticulture) 3/21/2020 As of 3/21/2020, 10:30 …
COVID-19 Daily Farmers Updates 3/21/2020
COVID-19 Daily Farmers Update Prepared by Mark Hoffmann (Small Fruits Extension Specialist) and Xiaonan Shi (MS Student, Department of Horticulture) 3/21/2020: As …
Is COVID-19 a Food Safety Issue?
Is coronavirus a food safety issue? With all of the information flooding the internet and airways, how are we …
COVID-19 Resources for Food & Farms from NC State Extension
NC State Extension has compiled resources that provide best practices for preparing for COVID-19 and managing risk for individuals …
Local Farmers' Markets Do Their Part to Flatten the Curve on Coronavirus
Last week was a blur amid all the news about coronavirus and its impacts on our communities, both locally …
Spring Ag Fest is CANCELED
The Chatham County Spring Ag Fest that was scheduled for March 28, 2020, at the Chatham County Agriculture & …
New Muscadine Production Guide
OUT NEW: THE MUSCADINE PRODUCTION GUIDE FOR THE SOUTHEAST Please use the link below. Released February 11, 2020. NEW Muscadine Grape …
Hemp Extension Meetings and Hemp Connections
2/2/20 – I am receiving many inquiries about hemp educational programs that are close by, don’t require an overnight …
Register Now for Blackberry & Blueberry Production Workshop
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center will offer a Blackberry & Blueberry Production Workshop as part of its …
Survey for Farmers About Internet Connectivity
From the North Carolina Department of Information Technology: The North Carolina Broadband Infrastructure Office, with the Friday Institute at NC State …
Chowan Co. Watermelon Variety Demonstration Trial
See attached PDF for results from the 2019 Chowan County Watermelon Variety Trial. Chowan County Watermelon Variety …
Apply Now for Free Milkweed Plants for Habitat Restoration!
Monarch Watch has a program where they are giving out free milkweed plants to folks interested in doing large-scale …
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