Introducing the Business of Food and Farming Series
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Mecklenburg County Center, in partnership with Carolina Farm Stewardship, is proud to announce The Business of …
Commercial Horticulture, Nursery & Turf
Nickels for Know How - Cast Your Vote 11/1/2016
Vote Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016: Makes Good Sense! …
Mecklenburg Nickels for Know-How: Referendum Announcement
The Mecklenburg County Nickels for Know-How Referendum will be held on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. Nelson McCaskill, County Extension Director, …
Be an Engineer- Participate in the Drone Discovery Challenge
Do you want to be an Engineer? Would you like to work on and Engineering and Design team of …
Interview With Bobby Ward Shares Insight Into Life of J. C. Raulston - Getting Dirty in Your Garden Extension Master Gardener Radio Show and Podcast
Bobby Ward, author of Chlorophyll in his Veins, J. C. Raulston Horticultural Ambassador, shares his insight into the life …
Mecklenburg County Cooperative Extension 2016 Plant Sale
Deadline to order and make payment is Tuesday April 26, 2016 5:00 p.m. All proceeds from the Plant Sale …
Second Saturday: A Celebration of Food & Community, 9am-4pm, Raleigh, NC
A monthly celebration of local food + community Through monthly exhibitions, showcases, events and demos community members can explore new …
The Worst Thing You Could Do to Grapes in This Unseasonable Warm Winter Weather . . .
According to NC State Extension Specialist, Dr. Sara Spayd, “I know this beautiful weather is tempting, but please DO NOT …
Mecklenburg Family & Consumer Sciences and Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Partnered for a Successful Series
In February of this year, the Mecklenburg Cooperative Extension service set out on a mission to address needs for …
Mecklenburg Extension Partners With Surrounding Counties for 2015 Piedmont Farm School
The demand for locally grown food continues to grow despite a faltering economy. Direct sales from farms to …
Raleigh City Farm
We are a community-supported farm. We have activated more than 1,500 community members in support of this farm through …
On-Line Newsletter From Hort Science
The NCSU Department of Horticultural Science has launched a quarterly on-line Newsletter Subscribe to see great horticulture images, learn about faculty and …
NCSU Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
Blog, Pest News Alerts, Twitter Feed and …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- How to: Packing soil samples for shipment
- How to: Soil Sampling Home Lawns & Gardens
- How to: Soil Sampling Large Areas: Agricultural Crops, Pastures, Parks or Athletic Turf
- How to: Taking a Soil Sample at Your Home or Garden (with pictures)
- Mecklenburg Park and Recreation Community Gardens
County Extension Programs
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 Pest News
Specialized Search Tools
Volunteers in Extension
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