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 …
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.
Disaster Relief for Nursery Owners
Nursery owners may be eligible for disaster relief funds due to COVID-19. Check out the Nursery Crop Science site …
Livestock Webinar Series
Learn from the comfort of your home! This FREE webinar series will focus on timely, seasonal topics related to …
Register Now for April Webinar on Creating a Free Online Store for Your Farm
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended our world in a very short time frame. It’s been a stressful and sometimes …
Planting Calendar for WNC
Has coronavirus “slow down” got you thinking about doing some extra gardening this year, or maybe you’ve decided to …
Starting a Container Garden
Every month, “Homegrown” shares new videos featuring tips and tools from our Extension experts in three categories: In The …
Resources for Local Farmers
Coronavirus is hitting every community hard. Empowering Mountain Food Systems is a great resource for local farmers. Learn more …
4-H Poultry Club Check This Out!
4-H Poultry Club members will soon be receiving their baby chicks for the 2020 4-H Chick Chain. Please read …
Upcoming Forestry Webinars
NC State Extension Forestry has put together a series of lunch and learn webinars for forest landowners and agents …
Agriculture and Food Distribution Transit Letter
Below you will find a link taking you to the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Agriculture and …
NCDA&CS Taking Preventive Measures to Help Farmers and Agribusinesses
Adapted from a press release written by Rich Bonnano. The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) is taking …
NC State Extension Launches Portal for COVID-19 Resources
Press release by Richard Campbell, NC State Extension. COVID-19 has disrupted our lives and routines, from how we work, play …
Register Now for March Webinars on Creating a Free Online Store for Your Farm
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended our world in a very short time frame. It’s been a stressful and sometimes …
COVID-19 Resources for Food & Farms from NC State Extension
NC State Extension has compiled resources that provide best practices for preparing for COVID-19 and managing risk for individuals …
Local Farmers' Markets Do Their Part to Flatten the Curve on Coronavirus
Last week was a blur amid all the news about coronavirus and its impacts on our communities, both locally …
Come Work With Us in the NC Alternative Crops & Organics Program!
3/5/2020 – Do you enjoy working outdoors? Do you like working with plants? Are you interested in agricultural research? …
Radical Roots: Sweetpotatoes
Often referred to as the “Orange Superfood”, the sweetpotato is an integral part of the American diet. From casseroles …
Poultry Processing Field Day
There is a notable gap between youth eating food and knowing where it comes from. Furthermore, many individuals, both …
Spring Ag Fest is CANCELED
The Chatham County Spring Ag Fest that was scheduled for March 28, 2020, at the Chatham County Agriculture & …
2020 Piedmont Regional Goat & Sheep Conference NOW Webinar Series!
Join us online from the comfort of your home as we take our originally planned conference schedule and move …
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Ventilating to Cool Modern Grower Turkeys
As heat stress is one of the most significant management challenges facing the N.C. turkey …
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Asparagus
This series of publications provides information about how to grow, harvest, and prepare a variety …
2 weeks ago — Grow It, Eat It
Challenges with Herbicide Resistance and Value of Cultural Practices in Managing Weeds: Examples from Research in North Carolina
A few weed species in North Carolina have become pervasive across the state and are …
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Good Agricultural Practices Fresh Produce Safety Plan for Field Practices
This document was developed in workshops with North Carolina growers to provide a framework for …
2 weeks ago
Insect Management on Organic Farms
Insect management presents a challenge to organic farmers. Insects are highly mobile and well adapted …
3 weeks ago — CEFS
Kale
This series of publications provides information about how to grow, harvest, and prepare a variety …
3/13/20 — Grow It, Eat It
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (North Carolina)
Brown marmorated stink bug description, life history, damage, and control.
3/13/20
Interpreting Freeze / Frost Probabilities from the National Centers for Environmental Information
This publication discusses how to find information about frost and freeze probability data in North …
3/3/20