USDA to Provide Additional Direct Assistance to Farmers and Ranchers Impacted by the Coronavirus
President Donald J. Trump and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced up to an additional $14 billion …
Agriculture & Food
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2021 WNC AgOptions Grant Cycle Now Open
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — WNC Agricultural Options is now accepting grant applications from farmers diversifying or expanding their businesses. With …
Avery County Community Gardens
The community gardens, located at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Avery County Center, are producing an abundance of food this season. …
Quick Pickled Red Onions
Quick Pickled Red Onions are so quick and easy to make and so tasty. If you have an extra …
Hay Testing for Livestock
To properly assess the quality of hay, you must conduct a forage test. Hay may look “good,” but it is …
Avery County Local Farms and Food Profile
Avery County Profile Local Farms and Food Profile Data from 2017 & 2012 USDA Census, More information …
National Farm Safety & Health Week- September 21-25, 2020
Save the Date! September 21–25, 2020, is National Farm Safety and Health Week! Free Webinars will be hosted by leading farm …
Avery County Private Pesticide Recertification Class
The N.C. Cooperative Extension, Avery County Center would like to inform you of the upcoming 2020 private pesticide recertification class …
USDA Adds Digital Options for Farmers and Ranchers to Apply for Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
USDA’s Farm Service Agency announced that it will now accept applications for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) through an online …
CFAP: USDA Releases Information for Direct Payments to Farmers; May 26 Sign Up
On May 19 the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) issued its final rule on the direct payment portion of …
How to Start a Victory Garden
It is no wonder that with job losses, remote working, children at home, social distancing and self-isolation there is …
Fall 2020 Online Pesticide School Schedule Available
The Fall 2020 Online Pesticide Safety School Schedule is now available for registrants who are seeking initial licensing in …
Asian Giant Hornets in Washington State
The news media are reporting that the Asian giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia) has been found in Washington state. This hornet …
Black Vulture Issues in Livestock
In various parts of the country, including NC, Black Vultures have become an increasingly large problem for livestock producers. …
Food Preservation Made Easy: Freezing Is on April 28
Join in for the next session on Freezing, April 28, 2020, at 11 a.m. You can sign up for …
Food Preservation Made Easy!
Learn to preserve your own food using the most recent evidence-based information to assure a safe, quality product for …
NCDA&CS Pesticide Applicators Online Options for Continuing Education Credit
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT OPTIONS Due to the current restrictions on public gatherings because of COVID-19, there are now online options …
Spotted Lantern Fly Update
The Spotted Lantern Fly is an invasive species of insects that feeds on the sap of a broad number …
Hummus Is Yummus
Did you stock up on canned or dry beans? Here is a great recipe to use them. If you …
Christmas Tree Scouting: Twig Aphids
With support from a grant from the Pesticide Environmental Trust Fund, Cooperative Extension produced and released a series of …
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