This course covers topics related to new crops and organics, focusing on skills such as growing herbs, specialty crops, and vegetables, as well as utilizing tools like mulch spreaders, wheel hoes, and black plastic mulch. The teaching method includes interviews, tutorials, and agent training sessions. The intended audience for this course includes individuals interested in organic farming, horticulture, and specialty crop production.
Overview
Syllabus
Jeanine Davis, Horticulture Extension Specialist (Herbs, Organics, Specialty Crops and Vegetables).
Gaia Herb Farm: Interview with Dr. Jeanine Davis.
Clem's Organic Gardens: Interview with Jeanine Davis.
Clem's Organic Gardens: Repurposed Mulch Spreader.
Clem's Organic Gardens: Black Plastic Mulch.
Clem's Organic Gardens: Wheel Hoe.
WNC FarmLink: on the blog.
Introduction to Growing Hops: 2015 NC-VA Regional Hops Conference- Part 1 of 4.
Growing Bloodroot at Home, 2013 Video.
The GAP Audit: Part I of 5: GAPs for Medicinal Herbs- Suggested Good Agricultural Practices.
Broccoli Harvest and Post-Harvest Handling Tutorial.
Clem's Organic Gardens: Farmscaping.
The Basics: What you need to know about growing hemp outdoors in North Carolina.
Medicinal Herbs Agent Training with Jeanine Davis, NC State Extension New & Specialty Crops.
Hops Agent Training with Jeanine Davis.
Taught by
Horticulture at NC State University
