Commercial Horticulture Resources

NC Agricultural Chemicals Manual



Fruits and Nuts



Vegetables



Nursery Crop Science



Floriculture



Pest Management



Weed Management



Landscaping / Arboriculture


  • Landscaping
    • Installation, maintenance, site assessment and preparation, fertilization, efficient watering, herbaceous perennial plant selection, and maintenance
  • Arboriculture
    • JC Raulston Arboretum tree and woody plants, installation of herbaceous perennial field trials, tree planting techniques, water efficiency, developing sustainable landscapes, site preparation techniques

Organic Production



Forest Farming



Composting



Water Management



Farmer Resources



Marketing



Labor


  • NC Department of Commerce Ag services                                                                    Agricultural employers can benefit from services offered at local NCWorks Career Centers. Our agricultural employment consultants help employers fill their labor needs and understand the sometimes-confusing farm-related regulations. Consultants also process foreign labor job orders, register farm labor contractors, and provide migrant housing consultations.
  • NC Department of Labor – Agricultural Safety and Health The North Carolina Department of Labor Agricultural Safety and Health Bureau conducts pre-occupancy inspections of migrant housing. Follow the link to learn more.
  • labor and employment law                                                                                                The narratives and resources in the section cover the basics of how federal and state employment law applies to farms and other agriculture-related employment.
  • Workforce Development                                                                                                    This page contains a list of resources related to workforce development, business skills, and employment resources for individuals and Extension agents alike to gain the knowledge they need to improve their capacity to achieve both individual and community wealth.