High Tunnel Production
High Tunnel production is an emerging type of Controlled Environment Agriculture that is very closely related to greenhouse production, but …
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Plasticulture Strawberry Production Program
We are assisting Yancey Extension with this meeting. It will take place 7/20 at 5:30 p.m. at the Yancey Senior Center …
Spotted Lantern Fly in NC
It was not a matter of if but a matter of when this unwelcome visitor would arrive. A little …
Mitchell Extension Annual Blueberry Workshop
Annual Blueberry Production Workshop with Dr. Bill Klein, N.C. Cooperative Extension Blueberry Specialist Saturday, February 4th, 9 a.m. – 12 noon Blue …
Avery/Mitchell Annual Christmas Tree and Ornamental Workshop
Greetings Christmas Tree Growers and Nursery Professionals, please make plans to attend this event! 2023 Annual Christmas Tree and Ornamental …
Buy a Local Fraser Fir
Christmas Tree selection is approaching quickly and, hopefully, you will purchase a quality locally grown North Carolina Fraser Fir. …
New Extension Master Gardener Program Coming to Mitchell County!
Learn about a broad range of horticultural topics and how to apply them to growing food or flowers: Vegetable and …
Rapid Apple Decline
Over the past couple of weeks, we have received several calls with questions regarding the sudden decline of apple …
July and August Spider Mite Time
Over the past few weeks several calls have been received asking about damage to Dwarf Alberta Spruce and Leyland …
Planting Dates
When is the proper time to start planting one’s garden? First, take a scientific approach and trust the information …
Fertilizer Application
When is the proper time to apply fertilizer? Application of fertilizer should be based around a few factors. First, …