Information Regarding NCDA&CS Collection and Soil Testing

The North Carolina Hay Finder Portal is a free public resource managed by NC Cooperative Extension and made possible by funding support from NC Farm Bureau. The tool is designed to maximize resources within our agricultural community by connecting hay sellers with hay buyers in your local area. Farmers with hay for sale can create a free profile to be included in the directory listing.

4-H is for ages 5–18. We go by what we call “4-H age,” which is whatever age your child was as of January 1st of the current calendar year. We would love to have them join next year!

Connecting Farmers to Landowners

For complete information on North Carolina pesticide licensing, visit the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Sciences (NCDA&CS) pesticide webpage below. You will find resources covering available license and category types, upcoming safety school schedules, and exam registration. The site also provides details on maintaining your credentials, including license renewals, recertification requirements, and continuing education opportunities.

The NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox helps you choose the perfect plants for your landscape using the principle of "right plant, right place." Built from global plant data and feedback from industry experts, this user-friendly tool allows gardeners, students, and green industry professionals to find options that thrive year-round and resist local pests or diseases. Click Find a Plant and use the sidebar filters to discover the ideal plants for your space.