Farm Service Agency Offers Help for Logging Industry
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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.
On the Lookout for Pinkeye
Now that hot, humid weather is gaining a foothold here in the mountains, cattle producers need to keep a …
2021 Regional Agritourism Seminar
We wanted to share the news with you and your circle! The NC State University team for Empowering Mountain …
Heavy Rains Bring Masses of Millipedes
Recent heavy rains across the state have resulted in invasions of yards and homes by what some might call …
Canton Livestock Spring Update
Registration is required! Call (828) 884-3109 for more information. June 4, 2021, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. WNC Regional Livestock …
Pesticide Collection Day Scheduled
N.C. Cooperative Extension will be hosting a pesticide collection day on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, from 9 a.m. –2 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Get Involved in Community Gardening!
Welcome to the North Carolina Community Gardens Site! We have the resources you need to make your community garden a …
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