What to Do After the Disaster -- Resources for the Green Industries
Many of you may have received this information. Thanks to Danny Lauderdale for the following post from his web …
Commercial Horticulture, Nursery & Turf
Hurricane Florence Update for Grape Growers (9/12/18)
Dear Grape Community, Many have contacted me two days ago and asked me to give a new weather update on …
Hurricane Preparedness for Horticultural Growers and Beekeepers
Hurricane Florence is dominating news coverage this week and for good reason: it is predicted to be the strongest …
Hurricane Florence Warning for Grape Growers
Dear Grape Community, Many of you have asked me over the last few days what to do to prepare for …
Vegetable Production Update- August 31st, 2018
From Dr. Amanda Strayer-Scherer (Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Plant Pathology, Tomatoes) and Inga Meadows (Extension Associate, Plant Pathology Specialist) Background: The …
Register Now for Business of Agriculture Series
The Business of Agriculture Series Mondays, October 1-November 19, 2018 6 to 8 p.m. Central Carolina Community College Pittsboro Campus, Building 42, Room …
Two Pollinator Garden Tours in September!
The month of September presents two opportunities to learn about creating pollinator habitat! Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will …
Register Now for Pollinator Field Day September 8, 2018!
The Piedmont Research Station will host a “Bee Pollinator Friendly” Field Day on Saturday, September 8, 2018, from 1 to …
Hop Harvest at Bee Hoppy Farms
It’s been an exciting couple of weeks out at Bee Hoppy Farms…the annual hop harvest! Grower Tiffany Cooper is finishing …
Register Now for Fall Pollinator Workshops & Garden Tours
The N.C. Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center will offer three fall pollinator conservation workshops and garden tours as part …
Register Now for Beneficial Insect Workshop (& Get Pesticide Credits)
Too often growers, gardeners, and landscapers kill beneficial insects that they mistake for pests, or allow pest populations to …
Two Pollinator Garden Tours in August!
The month of August presents two opportunities to learn about creating pollinator habitat! Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will …
Pond Weed Management Workshop
Pond weeds in high densities, both native and invasive, can interfere with recreational fishing and swimming, crop irrigation, and …
Pesticide Recertification Classes
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center will be conducting two courses for pesticide applicators needing the V – Safety Credit …
Photos from Industrial Hemp Production Short Course for Agriculture Agents
On July 10, 2018, North Carolina Cooperative Extension Agriculture Agents attended an all-day Industrial Hemp Agent Short Course. The …
Two Pollinator Garden Tours in July!
The month of July presents two opportunities to learn about creating pollinator habitat! Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will …
Spring Snapshots From Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Garden
Photos by Debbie Roos, Chatham County Cooperative Extension In late 2008, I planted a demonstration pollinator garden at Chatham Mills …
Save the Date: Pesticide Credits V&X Classes
Image courtesy of Southeast FarmPress Pesticide Classes Attention Pesticide Applicators: We are having TWO Pesticide ( V ) Safety Recertification classes …
Photos from the 11th Annual Pollinator Day
The Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension and the Chatham County Beekeepers’ Association teamed up to hold their 11th Annual …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
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
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 Integrated Pest Management Information
- NC Pest News
Social Media
- Facebook Page for Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos
- Follow Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos on Twitter
Specialized Search Tools
Volunteers in Extension
Recent Publications related to Commercial Horticulture, Nursery & Turf
Hunting Billbugs in Turf
This factsheet summarizes the characteristics of the hunting billbug and addresses how to control it …
1 day ago — TurfFiles
White Grubs in Turf
This factsheet summarizes the characteristics of white grubs and addresses how to control them as …
1 day ago — TurfFiles
Scoliid Wasps in Turf
This factsheet summarizes the characteristics of the scoliid wasp and addresses how to control it …
1 day ago — TurfFiles
Springtails in Turf
This factsheet summarizes the characteristics of springtails and addresses how to control them as an …
1 day ago — TurfFiles
Millipedes in Turf
This factsheet summarizes the characteristics of the millipedes and addresses how to control them as …
1 day ago — TurfFiles
Dismiss (sulfentrazone)
This pesticide factsheet covers the use and characteristics of the herbicide Dismiss (sulfentrazone).
1 day ago — Herbicide Information Factsheets
Yellowjackets in Turf
This factsheet summarizes the characteristics of the yellow jacket and addresses how to control it …
1 day ago — TurfFiles
Postemergence Grass Control in Landscapes and Nurseries
Annual and perennial grasses can be selectively controlled in most broadleaf crops and landscapes using …
1 day ago