2019 Plant Sale
Hello Mitchell County Gardeners! The N.C. Cooperative Extension of Mitchell County office is now taking preorders for a variety of …
Agriculture & Food
Extension and research at NC State address timely issues impacting our state. Extension delivers trusted information directly into the hands of farmers and agribusinesses, helping them translate knowledge into solutions that grow our economy and communities.
Apple Grafting Workshop
What: Apple Grafting Workshop When: March 5, 2019 Where: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Mitchell County Center Bakersville, NC Time: 6–8 p.m. Cost: $10.00 N.C. Cooperative Extension …
Apple Tree Pruning Workshop
What: Apple Tree Pruning Workshop When: February 23, 2019 Where: …
Small Fruit Production Workshop for Direct Market
Event Date: February 14, 2019 Location: Waightstill Avery Farm, 615 Avery Lane, Plumtree, NC 28644 Cost: No Charge (Cost covered by …
How Will Dying Honeybees Affect My Life?
By Rick Harty, NCSBA Master Beekeeper Most people when asked “Does the honeybee help us?” will respond, positively, “They make …
Register for Greenhouse Workshop on February 5
Join us for an evening of hands-on education featuring researchers and industry professionals from around the region! The Western …
2019 AgOptions Grant
Funding for farm grants for next three years WNC AgOptions intent to apply deadline Oct. 19, 2018; Application deadline Nov. …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
County Extension Programs
Extension Programs at NC State University
- Animal Science Extension
- Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center
- Vernon James Research and Extension Center
Information Portals
- Ag BioTech
- Executive Farm Management Program
- Extension Entomology - Insect Biology and Management
- Extension Plant Pathology
- Horticulture
- Industrial Hemp
- NC FarmLink
- NC Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- NC Pesticide Safety Education
- NC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
- Official Variety Testing
More Extension Programs at NC State University
- Agricultural and Human Sciences
- Agriculture and Resource Economics Extension
- Apiculture and Beekeeping
- Crop and Soil Sciences
- Extension Soils Program
Partnerships and Organizations
- Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)
- NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- NC State Climate Office
- USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
Publications, Information, and News
Recent Publications related to Agriculture & Food
Water Needs Assessment Tool—A Guide for Technical Specialists
This publication provides background information and references for the Water Needs Assessment Tool spreadsheet and …
2 days ago
Plant Growth Regulators
This publication explains plant growth regulators for a variety of crops.
6 days ago
Chemical Weed Control
This publication covers chemical weed control and weed response to a variety of crops.
6 days ago
Insect and Disease Control of Fruits
This publication covers insect and disease control in apples, blueberries, caneberries, grapes, peaches, pecans and …
6 days ago
Insect Control
This publication covers insect control in a variety of crops, as well as household pests.
6 days ago
Fertilizer Use
This publication offers fertilizer suggestions for a variety of crops, including field, pasture and hay …
6 days ago
2019 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual
This manual, updated every year, covers pesticide use and safety information, chemical application equipment, fertilizer …
6 days ago