Hemp: Breaking Down USDA's Rule & NC Law
On October 31, 2019, the USDA released its interim final rule (IFR) which establishes the US Domestic Hemp Production …
V-C Crop Report November 21 2019 Peanut Notes No. 208
The final crop report for 2019 can be found at the following link: V-C-Region-Crop-Report-November …
First and Last Frost Dates
Managing frost in the garden Calculate average first & last frost dates NC’s First Frost and Freeze Climatology Follow the links above …
*Updated Time: NC Industrial Hemp Commission to Host Emergency Meeting Nov. 22
Update on 11/19/19: The meeting will now start at 2 p.m. WHO/WHAT: The Industrial Hemp Commission will hold an emergency public …
2019 Tobacco Day
Tobacco Day will be held on Thursday, December 5 from 8 a.m. to noon at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Johnston …
Master Gardener Volunteers Recognized for Community Work
Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers from across North Carolina were honored yesterday for their efforts to address local issues through horticultural …
Master Gardener Volunteers Donating Handbooks to Public Libraries
Generous Master Gardener volunteers across the state are donating copies of the NC Extension Gardener Handbook to local public …
Chatham Conservation Partnership Meeting Focuses on Wild Mushrooms
The Chatham Conservation Partnership (CCP) is a collaboration of local, state and federal government agencies, non-profit organizations, businesses, universities, …
Webinar: Insect Biology and Management in Blueberries
We recently participated in a Southern Region Small Fruit Consortium supported project led by Amanda McWhirt, University of Arkansas, …
State 4-H Council Fall Newsletter
2019 State 4-H Council Theme: Define YOUR Vision The 2019-2020 North Carolina State 4-H Theme is Define Your Vision. A dream …
NC Industrial Hemp Commission Meeting – November 12
The next meeting of the NC Industrial Hemp Commission will be on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at 2 p.m. via …
71st Annual Crop Protection School: Final Details
The 71st Annual Crop Protection School will be held Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at the Johnston County Agricultural Center …
V-C Crop Report November 7 Peanut Notes No. 207 2019
The most recent crop report for the region is found at the link below: V-C-Region Crop Report-November 7 …
Southeastern Regional & NC State Fair Contest Results
Results from the contests can be found at the links below. Southeastern Regional Livestock Judging & Skillathon Contest NC State Fair …
Ants in Your Plants (and your firewood too?)
With the threat of frost looming, many people start moving sensitive plants to indoor settings. In the process, they …
Soybean Green Stem
Rachel Vann, Dominic Reisig, Lindsey Thiessen, and Wes Everman We are getting widespread reports of green stem in Eastern North …
USDA Releases Regulations for Hemp Production Program
The USDA has released its interim regulations to create a domestic hemp production program. The agency received authority to …
Extension Programs
Looking for Extension programs related to local foods? Check out the Cooperative Extension Local Food Portal Overview Site Map …
Extension Publications
Looking for Extension publications on local foods? Check out the Cooperative Extension Local Food Portal Local Food Extension Publications …
Local Food Systems
Looking for resources on local food systems? Check out the Cooperative Extension Local Food Portal Local Food Systems Concepts …