Agricultural Mechanics Class Coming to RCC
Randolph Community College is offering an Agricultural Mechanics class beginning August 18. Level 1 includes many subjects commonly found …
Farm Health & Safety
Field Day and Pesticide Credit Class
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Randolph County Center is offering 1 N,O,D & X pesticide credits at the Rangeland Herbicide Demonstration …
Save the Date: National Farm Safety and Health Week
This year, National Farm Safety and Health Week will be September 21–25, 2020! Check out the flyer for the free …
Fall Pasture Management
Fall is around the corner. That means that it’s getting time to start thinking about fall fertilizer applications, stockpiling …
Financial Resources for COVID Relief for NC Agribusinesses
The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics and NC State Extension compiled a list of organizations that are offering aid and loan programs …
Murder Hornet or Not?
The folks in NC State University’s Entomology Program have put together a visual comparison guide for insects that might …
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 …
Always Start With the Soil
The soil is arguably the most valuable and misunderstood resource on our farms and property. Give back to the …
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 …
On-Line Newsletter From Hort Science
The NCSU Department of Horticultural Science has launched a quarterly on-line Newsletter Subscribe to see great horticulture images, learn about faculty and …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
More Extension Programs at NC State University
National eXtension Resources
Partnerships and Organizations
- 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
Publications, Information, and News
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Fire-Resistant Landscaping in North Carolina
If you live in a home or community that may be vulnerable to wildfires, this …
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Calibrating Field Sprayers
This brochure covers the procedures and formulas for calibrating field sprayers.
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Asian Longhorned Tick
The Asian longhorned tick is an invasive tick spreading throughout the eastern US. A native …
5/15/20
Controlling Damage in Pesticide Storage Facilities on the Farm
This publication for farmers covers the guidelines to deal with pesticide storage facilities that may …
5/6/20 — Disaster Recovery
Improving Lawn Care and Gardening
This question and answer worksheet will help homeowners focus on potential problems with drinking water …
4/22/20 — SoilFacts
Weight-Area Method Spreader System
This publication explains the weight-area method, one of the two methods in which solid or …
Maintenance and Off-Season Storage of Irrigation Equipment
This powerpoint presentation offers information on how to perform maintenance on irrigation equipment and store …
4/8/20