Gaston Grower Spotlight January 2021
With the beginning of the new year comes new opportunities. This month’s Gaston Grower Spotlight does not highlight a …
Agriculture & Food
Extension and research at NC State address timely issues impacting our state. Extension delivers trusted information directly into the hands of farmers and agribusinesses, helping them translate knowledge into solutions that grow our economy and communities.
Anaerobic Digester Systems for NC Farms
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Dairy ASA – Ashley Robbins will be hosting a webinar on February 4, 2021, from noon–1:30 …
Agritunity 2021 - A Free Virtual Conference
February 11, 2021 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Please join us for the fifth annual, and first-ever virtual, Agritunity Conference. Learn new …
Enhancing Your Growing Practices - 3 Part Series for Small Farm
This series is designed for small farmers interested in learning about food safety and obtaining their Good Agriculture Practices …
2021 Winter Vegetable Conference & 53rd Annual Tomato Growers Meeting
“Annual Conference Goes Virtual” Includes: First Time Virtual Trade Show, Virtual Seed Variety Show Case, Virtual Fumigation “Z” Training, Virtual …
Tired of Gardening Miss-Information?
N.C. Cooperative Extension is hosting “Garden Mythbusters: There’s a Resource for That!” Trying to identify a plant? Need a …
Ten Acre Tuesday's Webinar Series
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Gaston County is offering a series of six livestock workshops on Tuesday evenings from 7 to …
Gaston Grower Spotlight - November 2020
Giving Thanks to Our Office November’s grower spotlight highlights some of N.C. Cooperative Extension of Gaston County’s staff and their …
Shiitake Mushroom Workshop
Course Objective This workshop teaches the basics of shiitake mushroom backyard cultivation. We will cover everything you need to know …
Production Techniques for High Tunnels
Regional Seminars for Commercial Growers Please join N.C. Cooperative Extension, ASAP, and EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems for a Series of Regional Seminars …
Want to Sell at a Farmers Market?
Interested in Selling at a Local Market? N. C. Cooperative Extension of Davie County, along with Craig Mauney, Area Specialized …
NC Farm School 2021, Moving Forward
Amidst pandemic fears of potential insecurity, there is a rise in the reality of the sensitivity of our food …
Gaston Grower Spotlight - September 2020
September’s Gaston Grower Spotlight highlights the practice of double cropping small grains and soybeans. Double cropping wheat and soybeans …
Pre-Plant Strategies for Wheat - Webinar
Are you planting wheat this fall? Join us for part 1 of our “Wheat Production Series” on September 25, 2020, from …
Parents, Pets, and Pesticides
Are you curious how pesticides may impact your family and pets? Parents, Pets, and Pesticides is a one-hour course …
Fall Pasture Walk & Grass Based Livestock Discussion
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Gaston County will be hosting a “Fall Pasture Walk & Grass Based Livestock Discussion” on September …
Parasite Prevention & Fecal Egg Counting Workshop / Lab for Horse Owners
The workshop will consist of a classroom presentation and a hands-on fecal egg counting lab. Attendees will learn about …
Utilizing Our Local Farmers Markets 2020
Utilizing Our Local Farmers Markets 2020 Gaston County is home to three local Farmers Markets for residents to enjoy. Farmers …
Livestock Programming Needs Assessment Survey
Lara Worden, Agriculture Extension Agent for Livestock, is seeking input through an Ag community survey regarding livestock needs and …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
County Extension Programs
Extension Programs at NC State University
- Animal Science Extension
- Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center
- Vernon James Research and Extension Center
Information Portals
- Ag BioTech
- Executive Farm Management Program
- Extension Entomology - Insect Biology and Management
- Extension Plant Pathology
- Horticulture
- Industrial Hemp
- NC FarmLink
- NC Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- NC Pesticide Safety Education
- NC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
- Official Variety Testing
More Extension Programs at NC State University
- Agricultural and Human Sciences
- Agriculture and Resource Economics Extension
- Apiculture and Beekeeping
- Biological and Agricultural Engineering
- Crop and Soil Sciences
- Extension Soils Program
National eXtension Resources
Partnerships and Organizations
- Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)
- National eXtension Initiative
- NC Climate Data
- NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- NC State Climate Office
- USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
Publications, Information, and News
Recent Publications related to Agriculture & Food
How to Become a Beekeeper in North Carolina
Beekeeping is a very enjoyable and rewarding pastime that is relatively inexpensive to get started. …
1 week ago
How to Sell Pastured Meat Products to Grocery Stores via Direct Store Delivery
This publication guides small- and medium-scale pastured meat producers in North Carolina through the steps …
1 week ago — Local Foods
Producing and Marketing Strawberries for Direct Market Operations
This booklet provides an overview of production costs and marketing strategies that growers should consider …
2 weeks ago
2021 Integrated Orchard Management Guide for Commercial Apples in the Southeast
Orchard management guide for apples, with information on insect, disease, weed, and mammal control, plus …
2 weeks ago
Root Inhibitors
This factsheet describes the symptoms of root-inhibiting herbicide injuries.
2 weeks ago — Herbicide Injury Factsheets
Herbicide Injury – ACCase Inhibitors
This factsheet describes the symptoms of a lipid biosynthesis (Acetyl CoA carboxylase or ACCase) inhibitor …
2 weeks ago — Herbicide Injury Factsheets
Insurance Coverage Options for Fresh Produce Growers
This publication provides information to help produce growers understand the variety of insurance coverage or …
3 weeks ago — Food Safety
Prevent Timber Trespass and Theft
Tips for preventing timber trespass and theft are reviewed in this publication. Special documentation of …
2/10/21 — Eastern Forestry Notes