Backyard Composting
Instead of disposing of yard trimmings and kitchen scraps, you can compost them in your own backyard. Composting is an …
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.
Med Instead of Meds Series Taught Region-Wide
Mondays, November 9–December 14, 2020 Each class starts at noon (EST) FREE 6-week Virtual Workshop Series Extension professionals from across the North …
Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2
Are you a farmer or rancher whose operation has been directly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic? The USDA is …
Family Farm Grants
Are you interested in pursuing a grant opportunity on your farming operation? NC AgVentures is an Extension program that provides …
NC Tree Identification
Trees of North Carolina A Free, On-Line Plant Identification tool Featuring native and naturalized trees of North Carolina. Includes images of bark, twigs, …
Strip Grazing
If you saw the article I wrote last month on fall pasture management, you read about how stockpiling fescue …
Southeastern Vegetable Crop Handbook
Everything you need to know to successfully grow vegetables in the Southeast including: varieties, planting dates, fertilizer recommendations, cover …
Introduction to Plant Identification
The Path to Successful Gardening Six Week Course taught by Bryce Lane NCSU Professor & Lecturer Emeritus, Dept. of Horticultural Science Location JC Raulston …
Almanac Gardener - 32 Years of Excellence
Great Article by Dee Shore about the 30-minute television show and its host Mike Gray. Recordings of Shows available …
Fall Pasture Management
Fall is around the corner. That means that it’s getting time to start thinking about fall fertilizer applications, stockpiling …
Demonstration and Research Plots in Randolph County, 2020
We are excited to provide Randolph County farmers with some local field trials for 2020! First, we are able to …
Dicamba Update
The beginning of June offered a new obstacle for many field crop growers in Randolph County and across the …
North Carolina Master Gardeners Blaze a Virtual Trail
One year ago this month, NC State Extension Master Gardeners in Durham county created a radio show. In developing …
Extension Master Gardeners in Durham County Launch a Radio Show
The Extension Master Gardeners in Durham County have launched a radio show on WCOM 103.5 FM. The show, can …
2015 Native Plant Conference
Scholarships are available for student/ beginning professional/ K-12 educators to attend the 2015 Cullowhee Native Plant Conference, July 15-18, …
2014 Southern Region Extension Master Gardener Conference, Oct 21-24
Outstanding line-up of National Speakers; gorgeous tours; great food; and lots of fun. Open to the public! Register now, …
Local Food List Now Available
This list of local food sources is being put together by Cooperative Extension offices across the state. The lists …
Consumer Soil Samples
Beginning 4/27, N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is again collecting and testing consumer (lawn and garden) soil …
Hay Seller? Share Your Info...
Many livestock and equine owners rely on local farmers when purchasing quality forage and hay crops. To simplify and …
How to Safely Share the Road With Farm Equipment
During the Spring and Fall, the volume of farm equipment appearing on the road tremendously increases. Farmers are working …
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- Executive Farm Management Program
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- Extension Plant Pathology
- Horticulture
- Industrial Hemp
- NC FarmLink
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- NC Pesticide Safety Education
- NC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
- Official Variety Testing
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- Agricultural and Human Sciences
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- Apiculture and Beekeeping
- Biological and Agricultural Engineering
- Crop and Soil Sciences
- Extension Soils Program
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- Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)
- NC Climate Data
- NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- NC State Climate Office
- USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
Publications, Information, and News
- Integrated Pest Management Blogs
- NC Agricultural Chemicals Manual
- NC Pest News
- NCDA&CS Soil Testing Information
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This factsheet introduces extrusion as a food and feed production process. Topics include the basic …
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How to Become a Beekeeper in North Carolina
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