Respirator Fit Testing Event
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Randolph County, in partnership with the North Carolina Agromedicine Institute, is holding a respirator fit testing …
Farm Health & Safety
Field Notes: Extension ASAs and Faculty Give Calibration Demos
If you aren’t an active farmer, you might think spring has just finally sprung – but for North Carolina …
Defend the Flock Biosecurity Program From USDA
PDPS is proud to partner with USDA APHIS to support the Defend the Flock public education program. New resources, …
Join Us for Our Chatham County Spring Ag Fest March 30!
Spring Ag Fest Celebrating Chatham County Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources Saturday, March 30, 2019 10 a.m.–2 p.m. This is a FREE Event! Chatham …
Auxin Herbicide Required Training
All persons planning to apply dicamba (Engenia, FeXapan, or XtendiMax) to Xtend cotton or soybeans or 2,4-D (Enlist Duo …
Lunch & Learn: Heart Disease: Are You at Risk?
Heart disease is the #1 cause of death in the U.S., claiming more lives than all forms of cancer …
Save the Date for Our 2019 Spring Ag Fest!
SAVE THE DATE Spring Ag Fest Celebrating Chatham County Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources Saturday, March 30, 2019 10 a.m.–2 p.m. This is a …
Flooding and Animal Food Safety
Crops harvested from flooded land should be tested for contaminants, but unfortunately will typically be found unacceptable for feed …
Spring 2020 Pesticide School Schedule Available
The Spring 2020 Pesticide Safety School Schedule is now available for registrants who are seeking initial licensing in one …
Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) Information
What help is there when a natural disaster, certain diseases, or certain predators happen to affect livestock? There is help …
Understanding Grain Bin Hazards
Grain bins pose serious risks to farmworkers and their families. Watch this video, created by N.C. Cooperative Extension Service …
APHIS Finalizes Conditions for Paying Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Indemnity
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is issuing a final rule outlining the …
Training Event for Law Enforcement Offered in August 2018
On Thursday, August 30, 2018, a third hemp training event will be held for law enforcement in Kinston, NC. …
Photos From the 1st Annual Chatham County Spring Ag Fest
The 1st Annual Chatham County Spring Ag Fest on March 24, 2018, was a huge success with an estimated crowd …
Agroecology on-Farm Dinner, 10/7/2017
Join us for delicious food prepared with produce from our farm, farm tours, a grand opening of our new …
Respirator Fit Testing Guidelines for North Carolina Pesticide Applicators
The US Environmental Protection Agency requires that all individuals working with pesticides labeled for respiratory protection complete the following …
Do You Need a Pesticide License or Certificate?
Click on the flowchart below to help you determine if you need a pesticide license or certificate. Also, there are …
The Disaster Handbook
The University of Florida produced this manual which describes responses to many of the issues farming communities may encounter …
Glyphosate Carcinogenicity Review Published
Recently, concerns have been expressed about the safety of glyphosate. Although hazard analysis by some non-governmental organizations have suggested …
How Do I Get a Pesticide License?
To get a pesticide license there are a few steps to take, but it’s all pretty straightforward. Below is …
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