Mountain Horticultural Crops
Research and Extension Center

The Mountain Horticultural Crops Research & Extension Center is located in the southern Appalachian mountains of western North Carolina near Asheville. Fifty faculty and staff, from the North Carolina State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the College of Natural Resources, conduct research and extension programs for the departments of Entomology, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Soil Science, and Zoology. The Center also houses the administrative offices for the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service West and West Central Districts.

The Center strives to help the people of western North Carolina improve their lives by conducting applied research and developing and implementing highly effective extension programs related to agriculture, the environment, family, and community.

Agricultural Education

Southeastern Apple Production

• 2009 Orchard Management Guide (PDF)
• 2009 Ag Chemicals Manual

Christmas Trees

Food & Nutrition

NC Herb

NC Organic

Late Breaking News:

• FAQ on Flooded Crops
• Salvaging Flooded Crops (PDF)
• Herbicide Carryover in Hay, Manure, Compost, and Grass Clippings: Caution to Hay Producers, Livestock Owners, Farmers and Home Gardeners (PDF)

NC Specialty Crops

• 2009 Vegetable Crop Handbook (PDF)

North Carolina Cooperative Extension West District

North Carolina Cooperative Extension West Central District

Nursery Crops, Trees and Landscape Plants

Plant Pathology

Soils & Composting

Tomato Breeding

Related links:

Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Station
North Carolina State University
NCSU College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
NCSU College of Natural Resources
North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service
North Carolina Department of Agriculture

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Events Calendar
for alternative crops, herbs,
organics, specialty crops
and vegetables

NC Cooperative
Extension Events