Strategic Conversations for Fall & Winter Agritourism Operators
Fall and Winter Agritourism Operators are facing tough questions on when and how to operate this season. N.C. Cooperative …
Specialty Crops
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 …
Registration Opens: May 2017 Community Food Projects Grant Writing Workshops
Have you ever considered applying to the USDA Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program? USDA’s National Institute of Food and …
NCDA&CS to Host Fifth Annual Workshop for Farmers Market Managers Feb. 20
Content from NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. “NCDA&CS to host fifth annual workshop for farmers market managers Feb. 20 Registration …
Tax Clarification Resulting From HOUSE BILL 1050 - Sales and Use Tax for Farmers
Revised 7-14-14 Revised 7-9-14 Revised 6-27-14 From NC State University Extension Specialist, Guido van der Hoeven: “In 2013 the General Assembly passed changes to …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
Information Portals
More Extension Programs at NC State University
Newsletters
Partnerships and Organizations
Recent Publications related to Specialty Crops
Miscanthus: An Environmental Choice for Marginal Lands
This publication discusses the environmental benefits of planting miscanthus — a tall, perennial grass — …
2 days ago
The H-2A Visa Program in North Carolina
The H-2A visa program is growing rapidly in North Carolina. The number of positions certified …
7/9/21
Fig Culture in North Carolina
The fig is native to the Mediterranean Basin. You may already be familiar with some …
7/9/21
Carolina Lawns: A Guide to Maintaining Quality Turf in the Landscape
This comprehensive guide offers information on different grasses for North Carolina lawns, as well as …
7/6/21
Terrestrial Flatworms, Land Planarians & Hammerhead Worms
This factsheet offers information on the identification and management of various flatworms that may be …
7/6/21 — Entomology Insect Notes
Fusarium Wilt of Tomato
This disease factsheet describes Fusarium wilt of tomato. Symptoms, pathogen, environmental conditions, and management are …
6/22/21 — Vegetable Pathology Factsheets
Getting Data from the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) Using R
This publication provides information and guidance on using computer code to access the National Agricultural …
6/10/21
Southern Blight of Sweetpotato
This factsheet discusses the identification and management of southern blight of sweetpotato.
5/19/21 — Vegetable Pathology Factsheets