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NC State: NC STATE ECONOMIST - Economic Outlook for 2025

Written byJeffrey H. Dorfman, Hugh C. Kiger Distinguished ProfessorDepartment of Agricultural and Resource Economics, NC State UniversityIn this issue of the NC State Economist, Hugh C. Kiger…

NEW Stormwater Design Workshops!

Stormwater Design WorkshopsRegistration is NOW OPEN for the Following Design Workshops:~ Regenerative Stormwater Conveyance (RSC) ~~ 2 NEW Minimum Design Criteria (MDC) for Stormwater Design ~Our…

Following Hurricane Helene, N.C. Forest Service Urging the Public to Be Careful and Responsible With Outdoor Fire

RALEIGH – With the amount of storm debris brought on by Hurricane Helene and North Carolina on the cusp of fall wildfire season, the N.C. Forest Service is reminding the public to think ahead and be…

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Thinking About Becoming a Farmer?

Before making the decision to become a “farmer,” “agricultural producer,” or “grower,” there are many things that should be considered. Farming is more than a job or career; it’s a way of life, and…

Ethnobotany Is Real Christmas Trees

Ethno - What? Simply put, ethnobotany is the study of how people and cultures (ethno) interact with plants (botany). The holidays are a great example of how many of us connect with plants (Christmas…

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WNC AgOptions 2024 Grant Cycle Now Open

WNC Agricultural Options is now accepting grant applications from farmers diversifying or expanding their businesses.WNC AgOptions intent to apply deadline is Oct. 13th; and Application deadline is…

Learn About Soils and Composting!

Soils workshop series that will cover:Soil remediation, how to sample and test soil, how to adjust soil pH and nutrients, fertilizers, soil biology. We'll also touch on Composting: slow and fast…

Submit Soil Samples Now to Avoid Busy Lab Time and Peak-Season Fee!

RALEIGH – The busy season has begun for the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Agronomic soil testing lab and growers, gardeners and homeowners are reminded to submit their samples…