*Resources with an astrik indicate reccomendations by farmers in our region
Produce Variety and Planting Choices
*Successful Vegetable Production by Choosing the Right Varieties, Timing, Management, and Succession Plantings
by Richard Boylan, Extension Agent Alternative & Sustainable Agriculture
*Cornell University - Vegetable Variety Search Engine
Vegetable Varieties for Gardeners (VVfG) is a web-based tool that compiles information from gardeners to help you decide what to grow. The information you supply may also influence breeding efforts and seed availability.
Cornell University - Cover Crop Selection Tool
This is an online tool to help you quickly narrow the choices of cover crop for your situation. In a few seconds, you will have growing instructions for the cover crop that will do the job you need. This tool is based on management goal, planting time, and duration.
*Pam Dawling - Powerpoint Database
Pam Dawling contributing editor with Growing for Market and an avid vegetable grower for 38 years in central Virginia, a similar zone to the High Country. Follow the link to several of her powerpoint presentations on varieties, planting schedules, and technique.
by Richard Boylan, Extension Agent Alternative & Sustainable Agriculture
*Cornell University - Vegetable Variety Search Engine
Vegetable Varieties for Gardeners (VVfG) is a web-based tool that compiles information from gardeners to help you decide what to grow. The information you supply may also influence breeding efforts and seed availability.
Cornell University - Cover Crop Selection Tool
This is an online tool to help you quickly narrow the choices of cover crop for your situation. In a few seconds, you will have growing instructions for the cover crop that will do the job you need. This tool is based on management goal, planting time, and duration.
*Pam Dawling - Powerpoint Database
Pam Dawling contributing editor with Growing for Market and an avid vegetable grower for 38 years in central Virginia, a similar zone to the High Country. Follow the link to several of her powerpoint presentations on varieties, planting schedules, and technique.
Maximizing Production
*Sustainable Market Farming by Pam Dawling
Available at: Amazon.com
*Square Foot Gardener by Mel Bartholomew
Available at: Amazon.com
Managing Cover Crops Profitably
This 3rd edition of Managing Cover Crops Profitably aims to capture farmer and other research results from the past ten years. Information from the 2nd edition has been verified, new results have been added and research data has been updated throughout.
Available at: Amazon.com
*Square Foot Gardener by Mel Bartholomew
Available at: Amazon.com
Managing Cover Crops Profitably
This 3rd edition of Managing Cover Crops Profitably aims to capture farmer and other research results from the past ten years. Information from the 2nd edition has been verified, new results have been added and research data has been updated throughout.
Meat Production and Processing
*NC Choices - Meat Processor Video Series
A meat processor video series that covers several topics including: How to Choose a Processor, Meat Yield, Aging Meat, Value added Meat Products, Packaging, and On Farm Poultry Processing.
NC Choices - Recommended Publications and Resources
These resources, websites, papers, articles and contacts on a variety of topics including regulations, best practices and marketing.
A meat processor video series that covers several topics including: How to Choose a Processor, Meat Yield, Aging Meat, Value added Meat Products, Packaging, and On Farm Poultry Processing.
NC Choices - Recommended Publications and Resources
These resources, websites, papers, articles and contacts on a variety of topics including regulations, best practices and marketing.
Pests
*Cornell - Resource Guide For Insect and Disease Management
This guide was developed to provide a useful and scientifically accurate reference for organic farmers and agricultural professionals who are searching for information on best practices, available materials, and perhaps most importantly, the efficacy of materials that are allowed for use in organic systems
IPM Image Database
A compilation of identification images of different crops and livestock.
This guide was developed to provide a useful and scientifically accurate reference for organic farmers and agricultural professionals who are searching for information on best practices, available materials, and perhaps most importantly, the efficacy of materials that are allowed for use in organic systems
IPM Image Database
A compilation of identification images of different crops and livestock.
Technical Assistance
*Your Local Extension Office
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service partners with communities to deliver education and technology that enrich the lives, land and economy of North Carolinians.
NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - Sample Testing
Aim to provide all North Carolina residents with diagnostic and advisory services that increase agricultural productivity, promote responsible land management and safeguard environmental quality.
NCSU Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
The Plant Disease and Insect Clinic diagnoses plant problems for farmers, growers, landscapers, homeowners, and gardeners. In consultation with expert faculty, they recommend ways to treat or prevent the problems we diagnose.
*CFSA
The Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA) is a farmer-driven, membership-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that helps people in the Carolinas grow and eat local, organic foods by advocating for fair farm and food policies, building the systems family farms need to thrive, and educating communities about local, organic agriculture.
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service partners with communities to deliver education and technology that enrich the lives, land and economy of North Carolinians.
NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - Sample Testing
Aim to provide all North Carolina residents with diagnostic and advisory services that increase agricultural productivity, promote responsible land management and safeguard environmental quality.
NCSU Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
The Plant Disease and Insect Clinic diagnoses plant problems for farmers, growers, landscapers, homeowners, and gardeners. In consultation with expert faculty, they recommend ways to treat or prevent the problems we diagnose.
*CFSA
The Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA) is a farmer-driven, membership-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that helps people in the Carolinas grow and eat local, organic foods by advocating for fair farm and food policies, building the systems family farms need to thrive, and educating communities about local, organic agriculture.
Non-Local Resources
*ATTRA
The National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service, provides technical assistance through website, publications and other media. Publications address current topics in sustainable agriculture. A typical publication will be a 5- to 20-page summary of a topic, usually accompanied by references and a resource list of additional contacts, key literature, and sources of products. Many of the publications are available free, and others may be purchased.
The National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service, provides technical assistance through website, publications and other media. Publications address current topics in sustainable agriculture. A typical publication will be a 5- to 20-page summary of a topic, usually accompanied by references and a resource list of additional contacts, key literature, and sources of products. Many of the publications are available free, and others may be purchased.
