2021 NC Foothills Farm Tour
NC Foothills Farm Tour In partnership with the Polk County Agricultural Development office, N.C. Cooperative Extension in Rutherford County is proud …
Specialty Crops
Certified Turfgrass Professional Short Course
Certified Turfgrass Professional Short Course Description: N.C. Cooperative Extension agents in Western North Carolina will offer the annual Certified Turfgrass …
Can I Grow Gooseberries or Currants in NC?
9/16/2020 – The short answer is “no.” You cannot legally grow currants or gooseberries in North Carolina. The reason …
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 …
An Accurate 2020 Census Is Important for Farmers and Our Communities
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2020 NC Foothills Farm Tour Applications are live on Nov. 1, 2019
2020 NC Foothills Farm Tour Application for participating farms Are you a farm owner in Polk or Rutherford counties who …
Heirloom Plants and Seed Saving
Exploring Edibles Come join Hannah Bundy from the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Rutherford County Center to discuss the importance of heirloom …
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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 …
Getting Dirty in Your Garden Extension Master Gardener Radio Show and Podcast-Interview of Diane Currier, Honeygirl Meadery
Diane Currier, owner of Honeygirl Meadery, shares how a visit to Alaska motivated her to start her meadery and …
Getting Dirty in Your Garden, Extension Master Gardener Radio Show and Podcast-Interview-East Chapel Hill HS Pollinator Garden
Three students at East Chapel Hill High School, Brooke, Julia and Danielle, and Environmental Science Teacher, Mr. Edward Kaybay, …
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 …
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Partnerships and Organizations
- Center for Sustainable Agriculture-Washington State University
- National Organic Program-USDA
- NC Consortium on Natural Medicines
- NC Crop Improvement Association
- NC Herbs-NCDA
- NC Specialty Crops Program
- The Save Our Seed Project
- UC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
Publications, Information, and News
- ATTRA-Organic farming, sustainable agriculture
- Considerations for Organic Herb Production-ATTRA
- Herbs Organic Greenhouse Production-ATTRA
- Organic Agriculture at FAO
- Organic Production-California
- Overview of Organic Crop Production-ATTRA
- Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education
Rutherford County Family and Consumer Sciences Programs
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