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Local Grower Awarded Nc Agventures Grant

February 19, 2026A Randolph County farmer received a NC AgVentures Grant, a grant program aimed at supporting family farms. Nicole Rosenberger, with Deep River Flower Farm, is among 68 recipients…

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Pruning Fruiting Plants in the Wintertime

Pruning season for lots of fruiting plants is among us which is a crucial activity that increases your yields and makes for a tamed plant. Common fruiting plants grown in Randolph County that need…

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Pruning in the Winter

Pruning season for lots of perennials is among us which is a crucial activity that increases your yields and makes for a beautifully tamed plant. Common perennials grown in Randolph County that need…

Flyer for the Common Ground Festival: Community Open House. The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Ag Center, located at 1880 US HWY 64 E., Asheboro, NC. The flyer features a logo of a sun and a green sprout o

SAVE the DATE! Community Open House 4/11/26!

SAVE THE DATE because you’re invited! The Randolph County Agricultural Center is opening its doors for a FREE public Open House! Come see what’s happening inside Randolph County’s newest community…

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Armyworms on the March

Last year (2024), Fall Armyworms created a huge impact on hayfields and pastures across Randolph County, as well as many other counties in North Carolina. As many producers and growers experienced…

Millstone Creek Orchards building with sign; text reads "PRUNING TREE FRUIT AND SMALL FRUIT, Feb 22, 2025"

Pruning Fruit Trees and Small Fruit Plants

Pruning is a yearly task that should be completed every year on fruit trees such as apples and peaches and small fruit plants such as blueberries, blackberries, and muscadines. Proper pruning…

Randolph County Cooperative Extension plant sale — Fall 2024; order deadline Sept 30; pickup Nov 6

Randolph County Fall 2024 Plant Sale

It's that time of year again! Our Fall 2024 Plant Sale is underway and we've worked with the Nursery this year to provide a few new offerings such as raspberries and ornamental apples! Take a look at…

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Sweet Vernal Grass

You may have noticed seeing these seedheads in your pastures and hayfields. It probably resembled fescue from a glance before the seedheads emerged. It is pretty common in our area but is often…

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Meet Randolph County's New Horticulture Agent, Cody Craddock

My name is Cody Craddock, and I am the new Horticulture Agent for Randolph County. I am a Randolph County native having lived here my entire life. I attended Wheatmore High School and was an active…

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Growing Fruits and Berries

General Site Requirements for Fruit Small fruit and tree fruit should be planted in an area with at least eight hours of sun. To avoid damage to spring blooms and fruit productions, avoid pockets of…