Master Gardener Volunteer Scholarship
Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Chowan, Gates, and Perquimans Counties are pleased to continue their scholarship opportunity. It will be …
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Some NC Farmers Stay Local
80% of the cut flowers sold in this country come from outside the US. Its an industry that has …
Frost Update for Fruit and Vegetable Growers 5/6/2020
There is a possibility of a frost event this weekend in Northeastern NC. Growers can use this table, provided …
NC & VA Cooperative Extension Collaborate on Eastern Pumpkin Trial
Pumpkin acreage is increasing across both North Carolina and Virginia. When selecting good varieties to plant, growers in the …
2016 Melon Variety Trial Results
NC Cucurbit Variety Trial Results The link above will take you to a comprehensive listing of Cucurbit Variety Trial results …
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