NC Cooperative Extension Updates


NCSU PEST NEWS
The latest issue, containing updates on current pest problems, is available here:
http://ipm.ncsu.edu/current_ipm/pest_news.html

VEGETABLE PLANTING GUIDE
An excellent new resource for gardeners from NCSU Horticulture Dept.!
http://cals.ncsu.edu/hort_sci/extension/documents/AG-756.pdf

SMALL FRUITS NEWS
Latest issue available here:  http://www.smallfruits.org/Newsletter/Vol12-Issue3.pdf

IPM SEMINAR
Seminar on Integrated Pest Management, by Wayne Rowland, Ag and Natural Resources Technician, Monday, July 30, 6:30 pm at the Vance County Extension Office.

NC SUMMER VINEYARD VISITS
July 27th, sponsored by NC Muscadine Association and NC Winegrowers Association.  More info. at:
http://www.ncwinegrowers.com/docs/events/VineyardVisitAgenda.pdf

ASPARAGUS TWILIGHT MEETING
People who are interested in learning about the growing and marketing of asparagus are invited to come to an Asparagus Twilight Meeting on Thursday, August 23, 2012 at 6:00 P.M. at the farm of Mr. Garnett Carr, 980 Flem Clayton Rd., Roxboro, NC.  For more information, contact carl_cantaluppi@ncsu.edu.

COUNTY FAIRS
Vance County, 9/25-29.
Warren County, 10/11-15.

SUSTAINABLE AG CONFERENCE
27th Annual Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA) Sustainable Agriculture Conference, Oct. 26-28, 2012 in Greenville, SC.  Register now and save $45!  But, don’t wait!  The early bird rate flies away Aug. 15. Register Today –  http://www.carolinafarmstewards.org/sac-register/