Organic Commodities Field Day | August 4, 2021 | Goldsboro, NC
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Agriculture & Food
Extension and research at NC State address timely issues impacting our state. Extension delivers trusted information directly into the hands of farmers and agribusinesses, helping them translate knowledge into solutions that grow our economy and communities.
Biochar Pros and Cons in Horticulture
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Basics of Livestock Grazing
Grazing 101 Whether you are new to the world of livestock or have been grazing animals for years, it seems …
Interested in Learning to Grow Culinary Herbs?
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Registration Open: Overview of Local Food Systems Online Professional Development Training
Are you interested in learning more about local food systems? Do you work with local food projects, but are …
Soil Sample Information
Soil Test Kits If you need to test soil samples from your yard or garden, please stop by the extension …
How Do I Get a Pesticide License?
To get a pesticide license there are a few steps to take, but it’s all pretty straightforward. Below is …
Do You Need to Get Your Pesticide Credits?
If you are in need of credits for your commercial pesticide license we have a virtual session that will …
The Basics of Raised Bed Gardening
Would you like a vegetable garden, but don’t have space for a large conventional garden? Or perhaps you would like …
Curious About How to Care for Your Fruit Trees?
Do you have fruit trees, but aren’t sure about the best way to care for them? Perhaps you have had …
Anaerobic Digester Systems for NC Farms
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Dairy ASA – Ashley Robbins will be hosting a webinar on February 4, 2021, from noon–1:30 …
Enhancing Your Growing Practices - 3 Part Series for Small Farm
This series is designed for small farmers interested in learning about food safety and obtaining their Good Agriculture Practices …
2021 Winter Vegetable Conference & 53rd Annual Tomato Growers Meeting
“Annual Conference Goes Virtual” Includes: First Time Virtual Trade Show, Virtual Seed Variety Show Case, Virtual Fumigation “Z” Training, Virtual …
Celebrating Local Farmers
About Farm-City Week Since 1955, the United States has recognized National Farm-City Week to celebrate and honor the importance of …
Backyard Composting
Instead of disposing of yard trimmings and kitchen scraps, you can compost them in your own backyard. Composting is an …
Want to Learn Production Techniques for High Tunnels?
Please join Craig Mauney, Area Specialized Agent; Lisa Gonzalez, Clay County Extension Director; and Mary Jac Brennan, Heartplace Farm …
Growing Bloodroot?
We often receive questions on how to grow Bloodroot. Margaret and Alison, with the NC Alternative Crops and Organics …
Attend a Pesticide School
Pesticide Schools are hosted by the N.C. State Pesticide Safety Education Program with the help of the N.C. Cooperative …
Want to Sell at a Farmers Market?
Interested in Selling at a Local Market? N. C. Cooperative Extension of Davie County, along with Craig Mauney, Area Specialized …
Business of Farming Series
North Carolina Cooperative Extension, along with the Davidson County Community College Small Business Center, will be hosting a “Business …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Department of Entomology at the Vernon James Research and Extension Center
- Growing Small Farms: Sustainable Agriculture in North Carolina
- NC Agricultural Chemicals Manual
- NC Climate Data
- NC Pest News
- NCDA&CS Soil Testing Information
- USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
Information Portals
- Ag BioTech
- Executive Farm Management Program
- Extension Entomology - Insect Biology and Management
- Extension Plant Pathology
- Horticulture
- Industrial Hemp
- Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center
- NC FarmLink
- NC Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- NC Pesticide Safety Education
- NC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
- Official Variety Testing
More Extension Programs at NC State University
- Agricultural and Human Sciences
- Agriculture and Resource Economics Extension
- Apiculture and Beekeeping
- Biological and Agricultural Engineering
- Crop and Soil Sciences
- Extension Soils Program
National eXtension Resources
North Carolina 4-H Information
Partnerships and Organizations
- Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)
- NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- NC State Climate Office
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