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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.
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As weather begins warming up and greenhouse annuals are in production, Botrytis gray mold will also be on the …
Chatham County 4-H Poultry Judging Team Wins 1st Place at State Competition
Last summer Dan Campeau, North Carolina Cooperative Extension Area Specialized Poultry Agent, formed a new 4-H Poultry Judging Team …
Holes in the Lawn
What are the holes that seem to be appearing in everyone’s lawn right now? That’s the $10,000 question! If …
Auxin Herbicide Required Training
All persons planning to apply dicamba (Engenia, FeXapan, or XtendiMax) to Xtend cotton or soybeans or 2,4-D (Enlist Duo …
Register Now for N.C. Cooperative Extension's Industrial Hemp Workshop
Interested in learning more about the production of industrial hemp, North Carolina’s newest crop? The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County …
Register for Greenhouse Workshop on February 5
Join us for an evening of hands-on education featuring researchers and industry professionals from around the region! The Western …
Scholarships Available to Area Horticulture Students
The Caldwell County Nursery Association will award $500 scholarships to deserving students enrolling in a horticulture program at a North Carolina college …
Slow Cooking Safe Meals
Who can resist coming home after a long day of work to dinner already cooked and only one pot …
Foothills Ornamental Production Workshop Announced
The 2019 Foothills Ornamental Production Workshop will be held at the Burke County Agriculture Center in Morganton on Thursday, …
Local Winner in the Southeastern Hay Contest
The Southeastern Hay Contest is the premier forage quality contest in the Southeastern USA, with entries coming from hundreds …
Cooking for Crowds
Are you serving food at a church potluck, annual fundraiser, community event, or large family gathering? Do you know …
2019 WNC AgOptions Information Session
Informational meeting about the WNC AgOptions grant program for growers and producers in 2019. Grants are available to farmers …
North Carolina Cattle Industry Referendum
NORTH CAROLINA CATTLE INDUSTRY assessment REFERENDUM VOTE SET FOR OCTOBER 4, 2018 FUQUAY-vARINA, NC — The North Carolina Cattlemen’s Association (NCCA) …
2019 Winter Vegetable Conference & Annual Tomato Growers Meeting Announcement
2019 Winter Vegetable Conference & Annual Tomato Growers Meeting Announcement Asheville, N.C. Event Date: February 20 and 21, 2019. Time: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday …
Storm Preparation Information
Please find some information below regarding pre and post-storm actions to take when dealing with livestock, poultry, and bees. Livestock …
NC Safe Plates Training Program
A training program for food protection manager certification. Class: March 7 & 8, 2019 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (with …
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- Ag BioTech
- Executive Farm Management Program
- Extension Entomology - Insect Biology and Management
- Extension Plant Pathology
- Horticulture
- Industrial Hemp
- NC FarmLink
- NC Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- NC Pesticide Safety Education
- NC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
- Official Variety Testing
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- Agricultural and Human Sciences
- Agriculture and Resource Economics Extension
- Apiculture and Beekeeping
- Biological and Agricultural Engineering
- Crop and Soil Sciences
- Extension Soils Program
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- NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- NC State Climate Office
- USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
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