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June 2021 Extension Events

June 2021 - Extension Events

June 1 How to Be a Successful Gardener June 5 Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers’ “Let’s Get Growing” Ask a Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Union County …

Blueberries, Raspberries and Blackberries in a Pile.

Berries Galore!

Warm weather brings a bounty of produce, including juicy and delicious berries! Right now, is the time when many of …

Union County Local Beef Packaged - Visit NC Farms

Visit NC Farms - Local Meat!

It’s grilling season! With plenty of opportunities to fire up the grill, summer is a great time to spend outdoors …

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Carpenter Bees

Carpenter bees are easy to confuse with bumblebees. Behavior and appearance are two characteristics that can be used to …

Yellow/Orange Flower with Green Leaves

What Flowers Can You Eat?

When we see flowers, we usually use our sight and our smell to enjoy their beauty. But did you …

Injury caused by stink bugs feeding on stalks before the ear emerged (prior to tasseling)

Stink Bugs in Corn

Because of the dry weather, corn planting has happened quickly this year. Now plants are growing, and pest management …

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Help Your Community and Join ECA!

During these times, working together and supporting our communities in Union County is of the utmost importance. One organization …

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Using Agritourism to Promote Local Foods

Increasing the consumption of local foods can stimulate local economies and foster environmental sustainability (Sadler et al., 2015). Federal …

Pepper

Anthracnose of Pepper

Pathogen Anthracnose is caused by a group of fungi within the genus Colletotrichum. The two main species associated with peppers are C. gloesporiodes and C. …

Green Beans in a Pile

Growing Beans

The National Gardening Bureau has selected the Garden Bean as their vegetable of the year for 2021. I have …

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Calico Scales About to Hatch!

Calico scale, Eulecanium cerasorum, was accidentally introduced to California from Asia in the 1920s. It has now become established …

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What’s the Deal With Kombucha?

You may have heard this strange word in your friends and family circles. But, what is kombucha? Kombucha is a …

Asian Giant Hornet

Update on Asian Giant Hornets

Last year, there was a lot of media buzz (no pun intended) surrounding the introduction of Asian giant hornets …

Recent Publications related to Agriculture & Food

Figure 1. Soybean growth in a salt water-impacted field in Hyde

Effects of Wind-Induced Sodium Salts on Soils in Coastal Agricultural Fields

This publication provides information on the impacts wind-driven events have on the soil fertility. Salt …

3 days agoSoilFacts
Photos show the spread of sesame plants throughout the season.

Evaluation of Variety, Row Spacing, and Nitrogen Fertilizer Rates on Sesame Yields in North Carolina

With growing demand for sesame and production limitations in traditional sesame-producing states, there is a …

4 days ago

Nutrient Removal by Crops in North Carolina

This publication discusses nutrient removal by crops, which is useful in comparing the nutrient demands …

4 days agoSoilFacts

Limited Liability Companies: Steps in Formation

This Factsheet discusses the steps in forming an LLC in North Carolina for your farm.

Lease Considerations for Landowners and Farmers

This publication covers the basics of leasing land for farming operations, from both a landowner …

Workplace Community Supported Agriculture: Connecting Local Farmers to Local Workplaces

This guide provides an overview of the community supported agriculture (CSA) program at Research Triangle …

2 weeks ago
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How to Create a Container Garden for Edibles in the North Carolina Piedmont

In this publication you will find ideas to get you started growing your own edibles. …

2 weeks ago
Photo of people at the Goler Community Garden in Winston-Salem

How to Organize a Community Garden

This publication covers the keys to a successful community garden of individual plots including forming …

2 weeks ago