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 …
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.
Piedmont Regional Goat & Sheep Conference Webinar Series
Join us online for an exciting webinar series all about goat and sheep management topics! The series will take …
WNC Hemp Growers Meeting
Western North Carolina Extension personnel have organized a virtual hemp growers meeting for the evening of February 17, 2021. …
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 …
Making Butter at Home
Making butter at home is easier than you think. Watch this short video to learn how to make butter …
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 …
Forages for Horse Owners Series
Three-class series. You may register for one, two, or all three classes. December 10, 2020 — Feeding Hay January 14, 2021 …
Coronavirus Assistance Program
Are you a farmer or rancher whose operation has been directly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic? USDA is implementing …
Seeding Native Azaleas
Learn how to propagate native azaleas at home from seed. Watch this video to learn …
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 …
Soil Sampling
Are you interested in getting your lawn and garden growing just right? If so, you might want to consider …
Additional Assistance for Farmers
President Donald J. Trump and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced up to an additional $14 billion …
Pumpkin Processing Series
Fall is time for pumpkins! Pumpkins are attractive fruits and are really fun to grow. We invite you to …
Graham County's First Giant Pumpkin Contest
Local resident and former Extension Director, Raymond Norton grew and donated three Atlantic Giant pumpkins for a county-wide contest …
Local Food Options in Graham County
If you are interested in purchasing local foods, Graham County has a variety of options available for residents and …
URGENT COVID-19 Economic Loss Survey
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has developed a survey for North Carolina producers to submit comments …
On-Farm Produce Safety in the Age of COVID-19
In light of the novel Coronavirus pandemic, a number of growers have expressed concern about traditional practices that are …
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- NC Pesticide Safety Education
- NC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
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