Backyard Flock Series - Backyard Flock Management
The area specialized poultry agents are hosting a Backyard Flock Series starting January 27, 2021, via Zoom. Please see …
Soil, Water & Air
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 …
January CCP Meeting to Focus on Water Resource Planning
The first Chatham Conservation Partnership (CCP) meeting of 2021 will focus on Water Resource Planning. Please join us on January 21, 2021, …
Information on Terrestrial Flatworms and Hammerhead Worms
As if Asian giant hornets weren’t enough, this year also saw media attention on a lesser-known, but bizarre, group …
Spring 2021 Online Pesticide School Schedule Available
The Spring 2021 Online Pesticide Safety School Schedule is now available for registrants who are seeking initial licensing in …
Composting
Turn yard waste, kitchen scraps, and other organic matter into a wonderful soil amendment or mulch. Composting Portal Composting Chapter of …
Vermicomposting
Earthworms convert organic matter (including food scraps, paper, animal manure, and yard trimmings) into a valuable soil amendment and …
Arcobacter Abundant in Hurricane Florence Floodwaters
Flooding near the Cape Fear River during Hurricane Florence in 2018. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Mary Junell. …
Cleveland County Kitchen
Cleveland County Kitchen is a collaboration between N.C. Cooperative Extension and Cleveland Community College to showcase local farmers and …
Pre-Plant Strategies for Wheat - Webinar
Are you planting wheat this fall? Join us for part 1 of our “Wheat Production Series” on September 25, 2020, from …
2020 Corn and Soybean Research and Variety Showcase
August 13 & 15, 2020 9 a.m. to noon ASR Grain Company, 1514 New House Road, Shelby NC Drop-in and see the …
Dial Gauge Pressure Canner Testing Offered
Don’t you just love all of the great fresh fruits and vegetables that are part of summer? Whether you …
Video: Effects of Winter Crops on Soybean
How do winter crops affect your soybean production? Sixth generation farmer and graduate student, MaKayla Gross, gives us an update …
Soil Testing and Choices of Amendments
Soil testing is the foundation for growing your plants and lawns as stress-free as possible! Soil testing not only …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Soybean Pre-Plant Fertility Tips Video
Planting soybeans soon? Learn two pre-plant soil fertility tips for 2020 from Dr. Luke Gatiboni, NC State University’s new Extension …
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More Extension Programs at NC State University
- Biological and Agricultural Engineering
- Extension Soils Program
- Fisheries and Pond Management Extension
- NC State Stream Restoration Program
- Stormwater Engineering Group
- Water Quality and Waste Management Programs in Biological and Agricultural Engineering
Partnerships and Organizations
- NC Dept of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Air Quality
- NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance
- SaveWaterNC.org - Water Conservation Tips
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