Disaster Prepardness and Recent Storms

If the recent storms have left you with downed trees or you need information on chainsaw safety, visit NC State University's Urban Forest website for this information.

EDEN, the Extension Disaster Education Network, working through eXtension has released four new fact sheets regarding the impact of floods on farms and methods of preparing for and recovering from flooding on the farm. In preparation for spring and the severe weather that potentially lies before us, you may want to revue the resources available through eXtension and EDEN. Their URL's are listed below.
EDEN - http://eden.lsu.edu/Pages/default.aspx
eXtension - https://www.extension.org/disasters


For more information contact your local Cooperative Extension Center and ask for the Commercial Horticulture Agent.

Irrigation Workshop - Chlorination Systems for Nursery and Vegetable Crop Production

Many of you are pumping water from non-potable sources. Whether this is from a pond, cistern, or stream, some of these sources contain both plant and human pathogens.
This class will provide you some insight into methods that you can use to reduce the risks that these pathogens can have on both your crops, your family, and your customers. The class has been granted 2 hours of commercial and/or private pesticide x credits as well as 2 hours of irrigation contractor credit. So- for a morning of your time you could earn 2 hours of credit for each of these two licenses.
Irrigation Workshop
For more information contact your local Cooperative Extension Center and ask for the Commercial Horticulture Agent.

Internet Marketing Series

Looking at ways to expand your market? If so you may want to consider marketing on the internet. The NC Cooperative Extension is offering as series of classes on Monday mornings to assist with the idea of internet marketing. You may find the information at: Internet Marketing Series
Come and join us, you might be tweeting before summer!
For more information contact your local Cooperative Extension Center and ask for the Commercial Horticulture Agent.