Spring 2021 Online Pesticide School Schedule Available
The Spring 2021 Online Pesticide Safety School Schedule is now available for registrants who are seeking initial licensing in …
Farm Health & Safety
Attend a Pesticide School
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Business of Farming Series
North Carolina Cooperative Extension, along with the Davidson County Community College Small Business Center, will be hosting a “Business …
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from the survey information The North Carolina Broadband Infrastructure Office, with the Friday Institute at NC State University, is conducting …
Auxin Herbicide Required Training
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Agroecology on-Farm Dinner, 10/7/2017
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Respirator Fit Testing Guidelines for North Carolina Pesticide Applicators
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Click on the flowchart below to help you determine if you need a pesticide license or certificate. Also, there are …
The Disaster Handbook
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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 …
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- NC Agricultural Chemical Manual
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