Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center

Inspect 100: Subsurface Wastewater System Inspector School (Time-of-Sale Inspections)

Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center 455 Research Dr., Mills River, NC, United States

Proper inspections are key to ensuring an onsite system is acceptable for property transfer or adding on to an existing structure. This school was designed specifically to teach individuals how to properly perform property transfer inspections and prepare them for […]

Design 200: Onsite System Layouts

Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center 455 Research Dr., Mills River, NC, United States

Enhance your skills with smart layout principles. Learn to identify and evaluate non-soil site constraints such as topography and man-made boundaries. Understand simple techniques for efficient layout of onsite systems. Become knowledgeable regarding field data collection during system layout, and […]

Training – Soils 102: The Dirt on Soils for Installers

Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center 455 Research Dr., Mills River, NC, United States

Today's septic system installer must be knowledgeable on a wide range of issues, from tanks to trench technologies. Understanding the fundamental principles of soil science and the role soils play in a properly functioning septic system is a critical skill […]

BioEnergy Field Day

Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center 455 Research Dr., Mills River, NC, United States

BioEnergy Field Day will be held at the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center on Wednesday, September 13th. This is a great opportunity to tour current research projects at the Center as well as other initiatives taking place across […]

Soils & Onsite Wastewater Training – 18-hour Introductory Installer Training

Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center 455 Research Dr., Mills River, NC, United States

This course introduces you to the basics of onsite wastewater and illustrates how septic systems function. Learn the most important points about installing gravity distribution septic systems and how to use best management practices that will increase the lifespan of […]

Subsurface Wastewater Operator School

Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center 455 Research Dr., Mills River, NC, United States

Proper operation and maintenance are key to assuring the longevity of onsite systems. This training school was developed to teach individuals how to provide quality service to owners of advanced onsite systems. Article 3 of 90A of the North Carolina […]

Hops Field Day

Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center 455 Research Dr., Mills River, NC, United States

Tomato Field Day

Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center 455 Research Dr., Mills River, NC, United States

Mark your calendars now and reserve the date for the annual Tomato Field Day at the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center in Mills River, NC! This is your opportunity to see new up-and-coming varieties and learn the latest […]

Apple Field Day

Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center 455 Research Dr., Mills River, NC, United States

Apple Field Day will be on Thursday, August 3, 2017, at the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center in Mills River, NC. Please contact Jeff Chandler at 828-684-3562 for more information.