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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Companion Planting and Cover Crops
DESCRIPTION:Join CEFS and N.C. Cooperative Extension for the Lunch & Learn Webinar Series for 2026. \nMelissa Bell\, CEFS Field Research\, Education\, and Outreach Liaison\, will discuss how companion planting helps you harness natural processes to build a healthier farm or garden.  Placing plants strategically can boost pollination\, suppress weeds\, and improve soil fertility. This session provides practical\, research-informed guidance on which pairings work best and which to avoid based on soil\, sunlight\, and season. You will also learn about the benefits of using cover crops in your farm or garden and learn about planting rates based on any scale. Rethink your farm or garden layout and maximize productivity while minimizing inputs. This session is suitable for all growers interested in sustainable soil management and plant biodiversity. \nWhen: 12 p.m. -1 p.m.\, Tuesday\, June 9\, 2026 \nWhere: Zoom \nRegister here.
URL:https://cefs.ncsu.edu/event/lunch-and-learn-companion-planting-and-cover-crops/
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Seasonal Maintenance of Cool Season Crops
DESCRIPTION:Join CEFS and N.C. Cooperative Extension for the Lunch & Learn Webinar Series for 2026. \nMelissa Bell\, CEFS Field Research\, Education\, and Outreach Liaison\, will discuss how to care for common cool-season crops including information about planting\, fertilization\, pest management\, and cold weather protection unique to winter harvested or overwintering crops. This session is ideal for growers who want to grow food in the winter months. \nWhen: 12 p.m. -1 p.m.\, Tuesday\, August 4\, 2026 \nWhere: Zoom \nRegister here.
URL:https://cefs.ncsu.edu/event/lunch-and-learn-seasonal-maintenance-of-cool-season-crops/
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Season Extension
DESCRIPTION:Join CEFS and N.C. Cooperative Extension for the Lunch & Learn Webinar Series for 2026. \nMelissa Bell\, CEFS Field Research\, Education\, and Outreach Liaison\, will explore techniques such as row covers and succession planting to extend harvests into late seasons. Learn research-based strategies to continue harvesting greens\, root crops\, and other hardy vegetables. This session is ideal for growers seeking year-round productivity. Caterpillar tunnels will be highlighted.  \nWhen: 12 p.m. -1 p.m.\, Tuesday\, October 13\, 2026 \nWhere: Zoom \nRegister here.
URL:https://cefs.ncsu.edu/event/lunch-and-learn-season-extension-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
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