New Crops & Organics

Explore a comprehensive series of lectures and interviews on new crops and organic farming practices. Learn from Jeanine Davis, a Horticulture Extension Specialist, as she covers topics such as herb cultivation, organic gardening techniques, specialty crops, and vegetable production. Gain insights into innovative farming methods, including the use of repurposed equipment, mulch application, and farmscaping. Discover the intricacies of growing specific crops like hops, bloodroot, and broccoli, along with post-harvest handling techniques. Delve into Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) for medicinal herbs and understand the basics of hemp cultivation in North Carolina. This educational content also touches on farm linking initiatives and provides training for agricultural agents in medicinal herbs and hops production.

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.