National Farm City Week 2020
November 20-27, 2020 Long before the founding of the United States, farms and ranches have been an essential part of …
Field Crops
Find a Farm, Find Farmland, Zoom Webinar, May 13, 7-8:30 p.m.
What: Explore NC State Extension’s NC FarmLink’s web resource to 1) discover farmland available for lease or for sale across …
Beginner Farmer Online Series
Extension Agents always have clients ask them, “I have some land that I want to do something with. Tell …
Relief Funds for Farmers
Carolina Farm Stewardship Association posted an article about COVID-19 Relief Funds Available to Farmers Starting April 3. Click …
Understanding Lime Application
When lime and fertilizers are applied to soils, the onset of many chemical reactions takes place. Some occur instantly, …
Recovering from the storm: Resources for Woodland and Forest Landowners
Hurricanes can cause significant damage to forest and timber land through wind and flooding. The first priority is to …
Pest Watch - Spotted Lanternfly
Spotted lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula (White), is an invasive planthopper that was first detected in the United States in Berks …
Corn Growers Referendum
February 22 is the date when corn growers will vote on continuation of the self assessment program for six …
Three New Fact Sheets About Biomass Released
NCSU Extension Forestry, in conjunction with Southern Regional Extension Forestry, has created three new fact sheets about biomass. The …
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