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North Carolina presents specialty crops grants | Vegetables content from Southeast Farm Press

North Carolina presents specialty crops grants | Vegetables content from Southeast Farm Press | Research from the NC Agricultural Research Service | Scoop.it
North Carolina has awarded $1.2 million in specialty crops grants, some of which targets organic production.

 

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North Carolina State University received five of the grants, some geared directly toward improving the states already thriving organic farming enterprise. The state is one of few in the Southeast with an ongoing organic crops research and outreach program.

 

"Chris Reberg-Horton, who heads the North Carolina State organic crops program, says these crops are growing in size and economic importance to North Carolina and the Carolina-Virginia region.  ... "

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Christmas tree economy: More than just ornaments | College of Natural Resources News

Christmas tree economy: More than just ornaments | College of Natural Resources News | Research from the NC Agricultural Research Service | Scoop.it

Did you know NC is the 2nd largest Christmas tree producer in the country? Check out our Christmas Tree Research & Extension Program web site here:

http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/fletcher/programs/xmas/research/index.html

 

 

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