We All Love Tomatoes, Right?
I’ve heard it said that you can’t stay mad at anyone for very long when you take a bite …
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N.C. Forest Service Tree Seedlings Go on Sale July 1
The N.C. Forest Service will begin accepting orders Monday, July 1, for its annual tree seedling sale. With an …
What's That Sound? Buzz Pollination!
Plant-pollinator interactions are very complex and nearly 75% of flowering plants rely on animals to move pollen to flowers. …
Thinking About Becoming a Farmer?
Before making the decision to become a “farmer,” “agricultural producer,” or “grower,” there are many things that should be …
Fire Blight Showing Up on Apple and Pear Trees
Fire blight is one of the most devastating and difficult-to-control diseases of many fruit trees, including apple and pear, …
Build a Carpenter Bee Trap in 10 Steps
How to Build a Carpenter Bee Trap Link to instructional video here: Carpenter Bee Trap Construction Gather a wooden post along with …
Time to Prune the Grape Vines
Three primary species of bunch grapes are grown in the United States: the European bunch grape (Vitis vinifera), the American …
Your Plant Hardiness Zone - the USDA Map Has Changed!
We use the Hardiness Zone Map as one of the tools to help us choose the right plant for …
Jackson Food Council Coordinator Position
The Jackson County Food Council is hiring for a part-time Coordinator position. Please see the information below about the …
Ethnobotany Is Real Christmas Trees
Ethno – What? Simply put, ethnobotany is the study of how people and cultures (ethno) interact with plants (botany). The …
Pesticide Collection Day – November 1, 2023
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 Pesticide Collection Day North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, in cooperation with the N.C. Cooperative …
Ag Safety Day 8/31/2023 Evaluation
Thank you for participating in the Ag Safety day. N.C. Cooperative Extension in Jackson and Swain Counties endeavor to …