Know Your Zone - Hurricane Preparedness
The North Carolina Department of Public Safety recently announced the Know Your Zone campaign to help coastal residents and …
Farm Health & Safety
Farm Credit Releases Free Online Course to Help Farmers Cope With Stress
A couple of weeks ago, we shared some resources for farmers concerned about maintaining their mental health during these …
Collaborative Newsletter Addresses COVID-19 Impacts on Poultry
In collaboration with Extension service faculty at Purdue University, the University of Maryland and Virginia Tech, NC State University …
Staying Mentally Healthy During COVID-19: Resources for Farmers
COVID-19 has made a big impact on animal producers and there have been a lot of resources for dealing …
Farmworker Health and the COVID-19 Pandemic
Farmworkers are essential to our lives. During the COVID-19 pandemic, their work hasn’t stopped. Learn more about the risks …
Webinar Series: Mental Health for Farming and Rural Communities
We’re sharing a webinar series opportunity with our community: Improving Mental Health Service Access for Farming and Rural Communities: …
USDA Announces Details of Direct Assistance to Farmers Through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
CFAP Factsheet for Livestock Producers CFAP assistance is available to livestock producers who have an ownership interest in eligible livestock …
Fall 2020 Pesticide School Schedule Available
The Fall 2020 Pesticide Safety School Schedule is now available for registrants who are seeking initial licensing in one …
Do I Need to Worry About a Killing Frost in My Corn?
Do I need to worry about a killing frost in my corn? By: Taylor Dill I have received multiple calls about …
Beekeepers: Live Online Seminar on Hive Inspections, Pests, and Disease Issues
Join Lewis Cauble, NC Apiary Inspector, May 5, 2020, @ 6 p.m. for a live online seminar on hive inspections, …
USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic H7N3 Avian Influenza in a Commercial Flock in Chesterfield County, South Carolina
from the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant …
Safely Handling Bulk Poultry Purchases
Taking advantage of local poultry suppliers selling their product in bulk and at wholesale prices can be a dream …
Tips for a Healthy Home
A Clean Kitchen is a Healthy Kitchen – info from Sarah Kirby A Clean Kitchen is a Healthy Kitchen 8 Tips …
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 …
V Pesticide Credits Offered Online!
N.C Cooperative Extension, LINCOLN COUNTY CENTER / AG ED PROGRAM Online “V” recertification pesticide credits! We obtained permission to give the “V” …
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 …
Soil Testing Delays
To help limit the spread of COVID-19 in our community, public access to the Eaddy Building has been restricted …
New! Covid-19 Resources and Information
https://covid19.ces.ncsu.edu/ COVID-19 has disrupted our lives and routines, from how we work, play and parent, to how we learn, shop …
Hive Inspection on Facebook Live 3 P.M. TODAY!
Join County Extension Director Bill Skelton and N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Bee Inspector Lewis Cauble as …
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- National Ag Safety Database
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
- National Pesticide Information Center Emergency Resources
- NC Agromedicine Institute
- NCDA&CS Structural Pest Control and Pesticide Division
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