Hemp Seed Importation Update From USDA
USDA Statement: The passing of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill, Section 10113) removed hemp and …
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Broccoli Research Continues in 2019
We have been a partner in the Eastern Broccoli Project since its inception in 2010. The main objective of …
It's Ramps Season! Grow Them, Eat Them, Sell Them
Ramps (Allium tricoccum L.), also called wild leeks, are a native plant that are increasingly popular with wild food …
New Bamboo Publication Available
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We Are Hiring! Help Us Grow Hemp, Hops, Broccoli, and More!
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Photos From the Chatham County Industrial Hemp Workshop
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center conducted an Industrial Hemp Workshop on February 28, 2019, at the Chatham …
2018 ASCFG Dahlia Cut Flower Trial Report
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Extending Cut Dahlia Vase Life
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Water Lilies as a Cut Flower
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Heavy Metal Soil Testing for Hemp
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2019 CONTACT: Dr. David Hardy, Ph.D., N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, Agronomic Services Division 919-733-2655 NCDA&CS heavy metal …
Join Us for Our Chatham County Spring Ag Fest March 30!
Spring Ag Fest Celebrating Chatham County Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources Saturday, March 30, 2019 10 a.m.–2 p.m. This is a FREE Event! Chatham …
Special Hotel Rate Ends Today! Beer and Beyond Conference
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Is Hemp the Same Thing as Marijuana?
There is confusion over the differences between marijuana, hemp, industrial hemp, and CBD hemp. What are they? What is …
Beer and Beyond: A Conference for Southern Hop Growers
What else can you do with hops besides brew beer? For regional growers, the question is, what other markets …
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A Visit to the Gaia Herb Farm
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Prolonged Shipping and Fluctuating Temperatures Promote Gray Mold Development and Leaf Yellowing on Geranium Liners
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NC State Hops Conference in Asheville - Meet the Speakers
On March 16 and 17, 2019, the fourth annual South Atlantic Hops Conference will be held in Asheville, NC. …
Register Now for N.C. Cooperative Extension's Industrial Hemp Workshop
This workshop is SOLD OUT with over 280 participants. We are no longer accepting registrations. Interested in learning more about …
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