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 …
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.
Connecting the Farm Gate to the Consumer Plate
This year has been a true test for all. When the pandemic started grocery store shelves were quickly depleted …
Fruits of Our Labor
Many fruit-growing hobbyists neglect the annual maintenance of their fruit trees due to lack of time or they are …
Field Crop News - December 2020
Farmers in the Triangle North Region will have two convenient options for attending the 2021 crop update meetings; on-line …
2021 Regional Crop Update & Pesticide Education Meetings
Farmers in the Triangle North region will have two convenient options for attending the 2021 crop update and pesticide …
Join Us! Franklin County's Virtual Farm-City Week Experience
Connecting the Farm Gate to the Consumer Plate The week before Thanksgiving, National Farm-City Week recognizes the contributions farmers make …
Backyard Agriculture: Taking It to the Next Level
Have you recently acquired property and want to produce agriculture-related products for sale or charity? Have you had property …
Questions About Your Farm Estates, Values, Records, Risks?
Farm Business Webinar Series Do you have questions about farm estates, present use values, record keeping, or risk management? Watch …
Wildlife on Your Land - Opportunity or Obstacle? Video Series
Wildlife on Your Land – Opportunity or Obstacle? The Wildlife on your Land series outlines various topics and strategies for …
Funds for Innovative Agricultural Enterprises
Everyone has that moment when a light bulb goes off in their head. A moment when they have an …
Women in Ag and Friends News - October 2020
Sure hope you are staying healthy. At the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Franklin County Center, we have been working remotely …
Organic Certification Cost Share Funds
Organic food is produced by farmers who emphasize the use of renewable resources and the conservation of soil and …
Saving Milk
One of my favorite childhood movies was Heidi. There are many versions but I’ve only seen the one made …
NC Farm School 2021, Moving Forward
Amidst pandemic fears of potential insecurity, there is a rise in the reality of the sensitivity of our food …
Where Are the Canning Jars? Is It 1975 All Over Again?
I hold cloudy memories of the 1970s. I remember that decade being aesthetically challenged, but what I most clearly …
2020 Farm Business Webinar Series
Farm Business Webinars The farm business webinar series will be conducted via webinar from 10–11 a.m. on the following dates …
Wildlife on Your Land/Farm: Opportunity or Obstacle? Free Webinar Series
Wildlife on your land or farm can offer various benefits, but also has the potential to create significant problems. …
Free Face Coverings-Masks-Hand Sanitizer for Farmers, Farm Workers
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Franklin County Center to Distribute Face Coverings, Masks, and Hand Sanitizer N.C. Cooperative Extension, Franklin County Center …
NC Residents Warned Not to Plant Unsolicited Foreign Seed
News Release July 27, 2020 Contact: Phil Wilson NCDA&CS Plant Industry Division 919-707-3732 RALEIGH – North Carolina residents who have received seed shipments that …
NC Agribusinesses - Seeking Financial Resources for COVID Relief?
A list of organizations that are offering aid and loan programs has been compiled by the Department of Agricultural and …
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- Executive Farm Management Program
- Extension Entomology - Insect Biology and Management
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- NC Pesticide Safety Education
- NC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
- Official Variety Testing
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- Biological and Agricultural Engineering
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- NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- NC State Climate Office
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Recent Publications related to Agriculture & Food
2021 Southeastern US Vegetable Crop Handbook
The Southeastern Vegetable Extension Workers Group offers this handbook, a joint effort among Extension Specialists …
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2021 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual
This manual, updated every year, covers pesticide use and safety information, chemical application equipment, fertilizer …
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Plant Growth Regulators
This publication explains plant growth regulators for a variety of crops.
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Chemical Weed Control
This publication covers chemical weed control and weed response to a variety of crops.
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Insect and Disease Control of Fruits
This publication covers insect and disease control in apples, blueberries, caneberries, grapes, peaches, pecans and …
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Insect Control
This publication covers insect control in a variety of crops, as well as household pests.
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Fertilizer Use
This publication offers fertilizer suggestions for a variety of crops, including field, pasture and hay …
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