Basil Downy Mildew Found in North Carolina
We received a confirmed report of basil downy mildew in North Carolina. Growers are advised to actively scout for …
Agriculture & Food
NC State Extension connects farmers, agribusinesses and communities with vital research-based information and technology. Research at NC State targets society's grand challenges. Extension delivers this research directly into the hands of North Carolinians, helping them to translate knowledge into everyday solutions.
Notice for the Rural Cooperative Development Grant Applications Released
Notice for the fiscal year 2018 Rural Cooperative Development Grant (RCDG) program was published in the Federal Register on Wednesday, May …
Cucumber Anthracnose Reported in North Carolina
Leaves infected with cucurbit anthracnose, caused by Colletotrichum orbiculare, were submitted to the NC State University Vegetable Pathology Lab …
Phytophthora nicotianae Causing Severe Disease on Potato and Tomato in North Carolina
Due to the recent run of warm, wet weather, conditions are ideal for the development of late blight (Phytophthora …
New Local Food Systems Online Professional Development Certificate Courses
Are you interested in learning more about local food systems? Do you work with local food projects, but are …
Poultry Processing Workshop
On June 21, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., a poultry processing workshop will be held at Mitchell …
Farmer Appreciation Day
FARMER APPRECIATION DAY! WHEN: THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 2018 WHERE: NORTH STOKES HIGH SCHOOL TIME: 6:00 p.m. UNTIL 9:00 p.m. F R E …
Commercial Poultry Grower Meetings
Please join us for the 2018 Commercial Poultry Grower Meetings. Register here for the meeting you wish to attend. 3 hours …
Poultry Science Summer Institute
The Poultry Science Summer Institute will be held June 24-28, 2018. The institute is a five-day, four-night conference and …
Fumigation Recertification
Forsyth County Cooperative Extension will hold the necessary 1 hour fumigation class on February 9, 11:00 a.m. at the …
EPA Updates Standards to Increase Safety and Protect the Health of America’s Farmworkers
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced increased protection for the nation’s two million agricultural workers and their …
Blackberry Field Day
When: Friday October 10, 2014 Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Location: Killdeer Farms, 300 Goforth Road Kings Mountain, NC 28086 On behalf of the …
Fall Management of Italian Ryegrass in Wheat
Fall Management of Italian Ryegrass in Wheat Tim Hambrick, Agr. Ext. Agent September, 2014 A single ryegrass plant in a square …
Upcoming Livestock Events
Please see the following announcement about upcoming livestock events from Dr. Philipe Moriel: Dear all, My name is Philipe Moriel and I am …
House Bill 1050 Provides Clarification to Sales Tax Issues for Farmers
The recently passed House Bill 1050 and signed by the Governor provides a measure of clarification regarding sales tax …
Poultry Processing Workshop
A Poultry Processing Workshop will be held in Rowan County on May 22. Please see the flyer below for …
2014 NC Summer Feeder Cattle Sales
Date: July 10 Location: Norwood (1,000 head) Market: Stanly County Livestock Market Telephone: 704-474-7681 or 704-463-5828 Sale Coordinator: Steve Lemons at 704-983-3987 Date: July …
Regional Goat / Sheep Producer Training
A regional goat/sheep producer training will be held on May 5 in Greensboro. Please click on the link below …
2014 Egg Safety Training for Small Producers
An Egg Safety Training for Small Producers is going to be held at the end of this month. Please …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
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- North Carolina Egg Grading School for Small Producers Organic/Range
- Piedmont Local Food Interview on WLOE / WMYN Community Accents
County Extension Programs
Extension Programs at NC State University
- Animal Science Extension
- Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center
- Vernon James Research and Extension Center
Information Portals
- Ag BioTech
- Executive Farm Management Program
- Extension Entomology - Insect Biology and Management
- Extension Plant Pathology
- Horticulture
- Industrial Hemp
- 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
Partnerships and Organizations
- Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)
- NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- NC State Climate Office
- USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
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2018 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual
This manual, updated every year, covers pesticide use and safety information, chemical application equipment, fertilizer …
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Controlled Drainage – An Important Practice to Protect Water Quality That Can Enhance Crop Yields
This publication discusses how to use controlled drainage as way to to reduce nutrient losses …
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How to Become a Beekeeper in North Carolina
Beekeeping is a very enjoyable and rewarding pastime that is relatively inexpensive to get started. …
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Growing Peaches in North Carolina
This publication covers site selection, variety selection, weed control, pruning, diseases and insects and harvesting …
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Induced Molting as a Management Tool
Because of increasing economic pressure related to capital costs, egg prices, feed prices, and replacement …
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Community Supported Agriculture in North Carolina
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Añublo Polvoriento en Cucurbitáceas
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NC State Local Finished Beef Production Guidelines
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