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High Tunnel

High Tunnel Production

High Tunnel production is an emerging type of Controlled Environment Agriculture that is very closely related to greenhouse production, but …

Avery A&H Fair and Annual Draft Pull

Avery A&H Fair Board along with N.C. Cooperative Extension, Mitchell County Center invite you to attend the educational and family …

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Apple Referendum Vote

Apple Referendum Vote Tuesday, June 27, 2023 The North Carolina Apple Growers Association does the following for local farmers: Provides a Unified …

Steps to Grow Tomatoes

A hot topic every growing season, what can I do to insure healthy tomatoes? The following steps will …

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Spotted Lantern Fly in NC

It was not a matter of if but a matter of when this unwelcome visitor would arrive. A little …

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2023 Small Fruit Plant Sale

Order Your Small Fruit Plants Today! Mitchell County Cooperative Extension is now taking orders for the 2023 Small Fruit Plant …

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2022 Annual Landscape Contractors Workshop

N.C. Cooperative Extension – Avery County Center, Annual Landscape Contractors Workshop Thursday, February 17, 2022 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Registration Fee – …

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Closed These Days in December

N.C. Cooperative Extension of Mitchell County staff will be participating in staff development on Thursday, December 9 (all day) and …

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Office Currently Closed

The office is currently closed due to no heat or water. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you need assistance …

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Precision Agriculture Technology: How to Become a Commercial Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Pilot

This publication discusses flying unmanned aerial vehicles (drones, model aircraft) for commercial purposes. You'll learn …

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14. Small Fruits

This small fruits chapter from the Extension Gardener Handbook reviews selection, planting, and maintenance of …

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Synthetic Auxins

This factsheet describes the symptoms of a synthetic auxin (SA) herbicide injury.

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Jumping Worms

This factsheet covers the description, biology, and management of the jumping earthworm, a common pest …

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Ergot Alkaloids

Part of the Guide to Mycotoxins Commonly Found in Animal Feeds, this factsheet provides information …

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Patulin

Part of the Guide to Mycotoxins Commonly Found in Animal Feeds, this factsheet provides information …

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PR Toxin

Part of the Guide to Mycotoxins Commonly Found in Animal Feeds, this factsheet provides information …

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Ochratoxin A

Part of the Guide to Mycotoxins Commonly Found in Animal Feeds, this factsheet provides information …

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