Asian Giant Hornets
Some really great links available on Asian Giant Hornets: NC State University Asian Giant Hornet Info N.C. Department of Agriculture and …
Commercial Horticulture, Nursery & Turf
Small Fruit and Tree Fruit Webinar
A webinar workshop on small fruit and tree fruit care on May 6, 2020, from 2-5 p.m. Craig Mauney, …
Coffee & Conversation Testing the Soil for Success
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Clay County Center has planned a program entitled “Clay County Coffee & Conversation Testing the Soil …
Resources for Farmers COVID 19 (Updated Daily)
Every sector of the area has been affected by the COVID 19 including farmers. Here are some resources to …
Graham and Clay County Agricultural Awareness Field Days
In partnership with Graham and Cherokee County we held an Agricultural Awareness Field Day here in Clay County on …
Clay County Free Soil Testing, April 1–November 15
The foundation to successful gardening is healthy soil. The first step to healthy soil is having your soil tested. …
Annual Plant Sale
How do you help children to become responsible adults? By planting seeds for them to be creative, independent, and …
Internet Connectivity Survey for NC Farmers
The North Carolina Broadband Infrastructure Office, with the Friday Institute at NC State University, is conducting a five-minute survey to gather …
Clay County Small & Tree Fruit Seminar April 6 Cancelled
Due to safety reasons from Covid 19 we have cancelled this in person workshop. We will be looking at …
Clay County Raised Bed Basics Canceled
Due to health concerns from COVID-19 we have canceled this seminar and will look at rescheduling in the …
2020 Extension Master Gardener Program of Clay County, March 5 Postponed
Would you like to know how to garden more efficiently? Do you want to learn how to control all …
New Registration System for Extension Courses
“Can I pay by credit card?” That is a question we frequently hear at N.C. Cooperative Extension in Clay …
Pesticide Commercial and Private License Recertification Class Jan. 17, 2020
Private pesticide applicators are required to attend a 2-hour pesticide safety recertification class (category “V”) and a 2-hour specialized …
Industrial Hemp Program
The N.C. Cooperaitve Extension of Clay County office is holding a Hemp Symposium at the Community Services building (25 …
Hops, Hemp, Truffles, and More-See What We Are Doing!
7/9/2019 – It’s field day season and we have four events planned to showcase our research this year! This …
Soil Testing for Lawn and Gardens
From April – November, Have Your Soil Tested At No Charge. Healthy soil is the foundation of successful gardening. The …
WNC AgOptions Grant Writing Workshop
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cherokee County Center is offering a grant-writing workshop for farmers interested in applying for a WNC AgOptions …
Fire Ant Management Program
N.C. Cooperative Extension Clay County Center will offer a demonstration on fire ant control on Tuesday, August 22, 6:00 …
Soil Sample Drive
The N.C. Cooperative Extension in Clay County will ship your soil samples for FREE from April 1 – October 31. …
Extension Christmas Tree Production Program 2016
Tis the season for Christmas Trees. In fact, nearly 33 million live or cut Christmas Trees are sold in …
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Information Portals
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- 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
- Integrated Pest Management Blogs
- NC Agricultural Chemicals Manual
- NC Integrated Pest Management Information
- NC Pest News
- Presentation: Soil Testing for Lawn and Gardens
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This factsheet summarizes the characteristics of dollar spot.
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