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Monarch Butterfly Proposed for Listing Under the US Endangered Species Act
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service announced on December 10 that they are proposing to list the monarch butterfly …

Farmers, Ranch Hands May Be Eligible for FEMA Assistance
North Carolina farmers and ranch hands whose tools or equipment were damaged by Tropical Storm Helene may be eligible …

Living in the Mountains Series
Session 1: Wells/Septic Transylvania County Environmental Health will deliver a presentation on septic tank systems and drinking water wells including …

Bridging the GAP: Technologies to Improve Pasture Management and Winter Feeding
Technologies: Temporary fencing is a versatile tool that allows management of livestock, specially grazing cattle, in the landscape. Bale grazing provides …

NC Farm Succession School Registration Is Now Open
Farmers and farm families across North Carolina are invited to take part in the NC Farm Succession School, a …

WNC Farmer Resource Meeting: Tools for Rebuilding
Join us for this farm-focused gathering to understand the resources available post-Helene. You will have the opportunity to hear …

Pastures Post-Helene
Hurricane Helene caused great devastation throughout much of western NC. This situation calls for a vigilant approach to soil …

WNC Beef Conference
December 7th, 2024 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. WNC Livestock Center 474 Stock Drive Canton, NC 28716 NC Beef Cattle Improvement Program 9-11 …

Agricultural Appreciation Breakfast
Friday, November 22, 2024 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Mary C. Jenkins Community Center 221 Mills Avenue, Brevard, NC 28712 All those …

New $25,000 Grant for Small Business Owners
Christmas tree farmers and nursery owners: Businesses that have less than $1 million in annual revenue and experienced physical damage …

Be Careful of Bids to Buy Land After Disasters
After a major hurricane, disaster areas are prime targets for so-called “disaster investors” and opportunistic land buyers. Personally, I …

PPE Resources for NC Farmers Impacted by Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene Relief & Recovery Resources provided by the NC Agromedicine Institute Hurricane Helene WNC Farm Clean Up PPE. For …

Stream Bank Repair
As recovery from Hurricane Helene continues, landowners may be thinking about taking necessary steps to re-establish effective streamside buffers …

Dealing With Pasture, Hay, Feed and Animal Health Issues During Recovery From Hurricane Helene
October 8, 2024. Author: Matt Poore, Extension Beef Specialist. Contributors from extension included Dan Wells, Johnston County and Johnny …

Storm Damage to Trees
Recent snow and ice storms have caused extensive damage to trees. Consider hiring a certified arborist to help assess …

FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers in Transylvania and Henderson County
Two Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) opened Thursday, Oct. 17 in Hendersonville (Henderson County) and Brevard (Transylvania County) to assist …

Helene Response Resources for Farmers and Farm Workers Webinar
This webinar is tailored toward Western North Carolina farmers and farm workers affected by tropical storm Helene. While Christmas …
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Recent Publications related to Agriculture & Food
2025 Southeastern US Vegetable Crop Handbook
The Southeastern Vegetable Extension Workers Group (SEVEW) is proud to offer you the 25th edition …

Introduction: Food Banks and Food Pantries
This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, describes food banks and …

Best Practices for Utilizing Local Food in Nutrition Education and Cooking Classes
This publication provides practical tips on how to promote health eating by incorporating fresh, local …

Introduction to the Postharvest Engineering for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables: A Practical Guide for Growers, Packers, Shippers, and Sellers
This publication is a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper harvest and …

Chapter 1. Introduction
This is chapter one of a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper …
Chapter 2. Produce Cooling Basics
This is chapter 2 in a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper …

Chapter 3a. Forced-Air Cooling
This is chapter 3a of a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper …

Chapter 3b. Hydrocooling
This is chapter 3b of a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper …