Vegetable Production Update-May 25, 2018
From Dr. Amanda Strayer-Scherer (Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Plant Pathology, Tomatoes) and Inga Meadows (Extension Associate, Plant Pathology Specialist) Background: The information …
Avery County Plant Sale
The Avery County Cooperative Extension Center staff is in the process of completing the 2019 plant sale catalog. We are …
Commercial Poultry Grower Meetings
Please join us for the 2018 Commercial Poultry Grower Meetings. Register here for the meeting you wish to attend. 3 hours …
Pest Management Strategic Plan for Tomato in the Southeast
Update (July 6, 2018): The Pest Management Strategic Plan for Tomato in the Southeast is complete! You can access the …
Commissioners Food Safety Forum, Registration Link!
Commissioner Steve Troxler cordially invites you to attend the 13th Annual Commissioner’s Food Safety Forum on Tuesday, August 15th from 9:00 a.m. …
Great Article Featuring Horticultural Science Graduate Pragya Adhikari
Pragya Adhikari July 10, 2017 | Darren White Gorgeous but tasteless: A tomato is a tomato, right? Wrong. Can NC State researchers restore …
Cucumber Downy Mildew Confirmed in Buncombe County
Vegetable growers! This is an update on downy mildew in cucurbits from Inga Meadows, NCSU Extension Plant Pathologist. Cucumber downy mildew was confirmed …
Food Safety Forum - Save the Date
Save the date: 13th Annual Commissioner’s Food Safety Forum Tuesday, August 15th from 9:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Expo Building at the NC State Fairgrounds. For …
Respirator Fit Testing Guidelines for North Carolina Pesticide Applicators
The US Environmental Protection Agency requires that all individuals working with pesticides labeled for respiratory protection complete the following …
Nominate a Student
Do you know of a great person who would make a successful student in the College of Agriculture and …
Keep Your Christmas Tree Fresh
Printer Friendly Version Follow These Tips to Keep Your Tree Fresh, Fragrant and Safe Make a fresh cut. Straight across the base …
Do You Need a Pesticide License or Certificate?
Click on the flowchart below to help you determine if you need a pesticide license or certificate. Also, there are …
Pesticide Storage Concerns During a Flood
Safe pesticide storage is essential, especially in disaster situations. Improperly stored pesticide products can pose significant threats to humans …
Subscribing to NCCES Publications and Factsheets
Publications & Factsheets Would you like to receive the latest Extension publications and factsheets by email each month? You can …
Avery County Cooperative Extension Center's FACEBOOK PAGE
The Avery County Cooperative Extension Staff encourages you to visit and LIKE our FACEBOOK page. The staff lists upcoming events, …
North Carolina Christmas Trees by the Numbers
5-6 million: Christmas trees harvested annually $100 million Estimated wholesale value of Christmas tree crops harvested. The retail value is $250 million …
How Do I Get a Pesticide License?
To get a pesticide license there are a few steps to take, but it’s all pretty straightforward. Below is …
Attend a Pesticide School
Pesticide Schools are hosted by the N.C. State Pesticide Safety Education Program with the help of the N.C. Cooperative …
2011 Winter Vegetable Conference and Trade Show
2011 Winter Vegetable Conference And Trade Show February 16-17, 2011 February 16-17, 2011 Asheville, NC The Winter Vegetable Conference and Trade Show …
2010 Southeast Vegetable & Fruit Expo
The 25th Annual Southeast Vegetable & Fruit Expo, in cooperation with the South Carolina Fruit, Vegetable and Specialty Crop …