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Safe Food After Flooding

As individuals go through their kitchen and start to sift through their food, there are certain foods that are …

— 4 years ago, NC Disaster Information Center

Kitchen Clean Up After a Flood

Communities in Western North Carolina are dealing with floodwater damage and need to know important food safety information as …

— 4 years ago, NC Disaster Information Center

Series of Bilingual Videos on Preparing for Natural Disaster or Emergencies

(Para ver este articulo español plus aquí) The series of 5 bilingual videos on Preparing for Natural Disaster or Emergencies …

— 4 years ago, Community Development

Serie de Vídeos Bilingües sobre Preparación en Caso de Desastres Naturales o Emergencias

(For the English version of this article click here) La serie de 5 vídeos bilingües sobre preparación en caso de …

— 4 years ago, Community Development

2021-2022 NC Urban Extension Peer-Learning eXchange

Apply for the Inaugural NC Urban Extension Peer-Learning eXchange!

** This opportunity is open to Extension personnel only ** The NC Urban Extension Peer-Learning eXchange (PLX) will provide urban …

— 4 years ago, Community Development

Wasps at Porch Lights

In recent weeks we’ve been getting a lot of messages regarding large wasps coming to porch lights. In all …

— 4 years ago, Entomology

A farmer addresses a group of visitors with a backdrop of an apple orchard, blue skies and a small building. The farmer is discussing her farm's origin story and since development.

The Power of Storytelling for Agritourism Farms & Destinations

Earlier this week, a workshop on storytelling was held as part of the EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems (EMFS) program …

— 4 years ago, Tourism Extension

Create Academy and Business Resource Fair in Mountain West Region

The Mountain West Region will be hosting a CREATE Academy and Business Resource Fair on September 22, 2021. The …

— 4 years ago, Community Development

Evidence for the Need to Connect Farms to Broadband Service

The NTCA – Rural Broadband Association has recently released a study: FROM FIBER TO FIELD: THE ROLE OF RURAL …

— 4 years ago, Community Development

Multiple Paths to Solve Rural Broadband Access

Ray Zeisz, Senior Director of Technology Infrastructure Lab at the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation at NC State University …

— 4 years ago, Community Development

A "Connected" Farm Field Day

Getting broadband connectivity in rural areas of North Carolina is often a challenge. Having homes connected for reasons of …

— 4 years ago, Community Development

photo collage of vsa bags, farmers, and water.

Vacationer Supported Agriculture Expands to New Locations

Local Produce Bags are now available in 12 locations for the 2021season. NC State Extension announced that it has expanded …

— 4 years ago, Local Food

Podcast: Why NC Farmers Need Good Internet

The NC State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ Farms Food and You Podcast recently covered the topic …

— 4 years ago, Community Development

Moles and Voles, Oh My! — Written By Rob Hawk and updated by Melissa Vaughn and Chumper Walker Woodland or Pine Vole rodent Voles eat roots from garden vegetables, bulbs, and bark. You most likely deal with pine and meadow voles. Meadow voles spend most of their time above ground while pine/woodland voles are more burrow dwelling and usually have an extensive subsurface trail system that is excavated about 1 to 2 inches deep. These burrows open to the surface and often connect to above-ground runways. These burrows are small since voles are the size of plump mice. They can be a serious outdoor pest, damaging the root system on many landscape and garden plants or even girdling trees when feeding on their bark. The best way to control a vole epidemic is to set large spring loaded mice traps baited with apple slices or peanut butter near the tunnels. You can also discourage voles from invading your yard by keeping the grass mowed short and reducing the amount of thatch in the lawn. There are also poisons that can be used to kill voles but one must consider potential risks with pets, children, or non-target animals. Read the label in its entirety before using any vole poison products to avoid illegal usage and/or unintended harms. Mole Moles have large paddle-like forefeet used for digging. Image by Michael David Hill, Wikimedia Moles eat insects, worms, and other invertebrates living in your soil. Moles are not considered rodents. The tell-tale sign of moles is the visible ridges that are seen as a result of tunneling in the lawn. There is a tendency to try to control moles by applying grub killer to your lawn. Sometimes this isn’t a recommended approach since moles eat more than just grubs. The star-nosed mole, found mostly in the mountains and coastal plains, is listed as a NC Special Concern Specie and is protected by law. Reference NC law 15A NCAC 10B .0106 WILDLIFE TAKEN FOR DEPREDATIONS, found on the NCDA website for more info. The eastern mole and the hairy-tailed mole are under consideration for designation as pests. Currently, the use of poison is not labeled for moles in North Carolina. A easy control method is to simply put on your heavy boots and stomp on the ridge tunnels to flatten them. In the meantime, trapping is the recommended avenue for mole control. Article submitted by Chumper Walker, EBCI NC Cooperative Extension Director Original Article by Rob Hawk, Swain and Jackson County NCCE Director

June 2021 EBCI Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources Newsletter

Here is the June edition of our Agriculture and Natural Resources newsletter! See the images …

— 4 years ago

A brown millipede, the greenhouse millipede

Heavy Rains Bring Masses of Millipedes

Recent heavy rains across the state have resulted in invasions of yards and homes by what some might call …

— 4 years ago, Plant Disease and Insect Clinic

New Fork to Farmer Videos Celebrate the Community Development Effects of Farming

The NC State University Fork to Farmer Team just released four new brief videos that celebrate the role farming …

— 4 years ago, Community Development

Be a SPARK in the community. Businesses and cultural centers are vital to vibrant communities and as they recover we all have a role to play. SPARK stands for show Support, be Patience, Act with Respect and Spread Kindness. Show support by making a purchase or donation, like or follow in social media, and/or post a picture/video from visit to social media. Be patienct by preparing for longer waits, checking times and hours before visiting, and being flexible. Act with respect by following regulations of the location, being considerate of other patrons and living and let live. And spread kindness by remembering gratitude, letting people know when they do a great job and enjoying your outing! This campaign is provided by NC State Extension, Tourism Extension, the College of Natural Resources, the Mountain West Partnership and the CREATE Bridges project.

We Can All Be a SPARK!

This summer, travel is expected to have a significant rebound. Increased vaccination rates and associated declining numbers of COVID-19 …

— 4 years ago, Tourism Extension

Broadband Resources Newsletter, May 2021

The May 2021 Broadband Resources Newsletter can be found on the Community Development Portal page. It compiles several of …

— 4 years ago, Community Development

NC Botanical Garden Native Seeds Program, an Interview With Heather Summers

Getting Dirty in Your Garden Extension Master Gardener℠ Radio Show and Podcast Heather Summer, NC Botanical Garden, shares information on the Garden’s …

— 4 years ago, Extension Gardener