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Aquaponics Short-Course
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Do you like word search games? Own a septic system? Have wet areas on your property? Curious about wind …
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This educational conference will focus on commercial ornamental nursery production. Pre-registration $25 if postmarked by Feb. 6, 2017 is …
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NC Green Industry Hurricane Matthew Recovery Resources
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Safeguarding Pecans Against Pests
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Who Is Extension?
I am often asked in the community, “what do you do?” or “who do you work for?” When I …
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County Extension Programs
Extension Programs at NC State University
Farmers Markets and Local Roadside and Pick-Your-Own Markets
- Robeson County Farmers Market on Facebook
- Robeson County Strawberry Producers
- Search for Pick-Your-Own and Roadside Farm Markets
Information Portals
- Blackberries and Raspberries
- Blueberries
- Composting
- Cut Flowers
- Extension Entomology - Insect Biology and Management
- Extension Plant Pathology
- Gardening in North Carolina (Urban Horticulture)
- Horticulture
- Muscadine Grapes
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
- NC Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- New Crops and Organics
- Peaches
- Strawberries
- Turffiles - Lawn Care Information for North Carolina
- Vegetable Production - Tomatoes, Cabbage, Peppers
- Weed Management in Nurseries, Landscapes, & Christmas Trees
More Extension Programs at NC State University
- Apiculture and Beekeeping
- Fruit Crops
- Landscaping
- NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
- NC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
Newsletters
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2017, February
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2017, September
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2018, February
Partnerships and Organizations
- Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)
- JC Raulston Arboretum
- The Southern Region Small Fruit Consortium
Publications, Information, and News
- Commercial Pecan Spray Guide
- Integrated Pest Management Blogs
- NC Agricultural Chemicals Manual
- NC Pest News
- Produce Availability Chart
Specialized Search Tools
Volunteers in Extension
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