Livestock Basics 101- Program Series
Are you looking to begin raising livestock but are not sure where to start? Are you looking to expand …
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.
Equine Educational Program
Come and join us for an educational program on horses! All are welcome! April 2, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. 525 NC …
Small Ruminant Information Workshop
Please see the information below and join us for an educational workshop on sheep and goats! Thursday, April 25, 2019, …
Farm Business Meeting
We each face something on our family farms that is rarely the topic of conversation- how, when, who, or …
2015 Flue-Cured Tobacco Survey: Plant Disease Survey Data
In this post, we continue to provide results from our annual surveys of county agents about flue-cured tobacco production …
2018 Tobacco Day Agenda - December 6th, 2018
December 6th, 2018 Meeting Address: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Johnston County Center, 2736 NC-210, Smithfield, NC 27577 8:00 a.m. – Coffee and Donuts 8:30 …
The Effects of Late-Season Storm Damage to Flue-Cured Tobacco
Extreme weather events, such as hurricanes, can prove detrimental to flue-cured tobacco yield and quality. Specific to hurricanes, both …
Opportunities for Collaboration Between NASS and Extension
A new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) was signed in July 2018. …
2018 Cucumber Variety Disease Trial in Rockingham County
The varieties in this disease trial are General Lee, Marketmore, Slice More, Intimidator, Dasher II, Thunder, Stonewall, Eureka, and …
Fermentation Workshop in Rockingham County
Safe Plates at Home Home Food Preservation: Fermentation Home Food Preservation: Fermentation is designed for anyone interested in learning more about …
2018 NC State Tobacco Tour
We’re pleased to announce that the 2018 NC State University Tobacco Tour has been scheduled and that registration is …
May Weather Brings Slime Mold to Lawns
Slime mold on turf can appear quickly. The mold looks darker from a distance. It can be removed by …
Small Scale Poultry Seminar
Small Scale Poultry Grower Regional Seminar Producing Safe, Healthy Poultry Meat, Farm to Table Thursday, May 24, 2018 NC Cooperative Extension Franklin County …
Farmer Market Legal Toolkit
The Toolkit was created in response to recurring questions from market managers. It is built around the three most …
Generating Additional Farm Revenue Through Grants and Collaborations
Please join us for “Generating Additional Farm Revenue through Grants and Collaborations”, a 1-day workshop focused on 2 ways to …
Two Publications to Aid Decisions about Solar Energy and Installations
We have two new publications available through NC State Extension to help landowners, lawmakers, the media, and citizens to …
Upcoming 2017 Census of Agriculture
The Census of Agriculture happens just once every five years. Farmers/Ranchers, this is your voice, your opportunity to be …
Fork2Farmer: Enabling Success of Small Farms Through Partnerships With Well-Known Chefs and the Tourism Sector
A team of economic development, local foods, and tourism specialists from North Carolina Cooperative Extension is pursuing an initiative …
2017 Pecan Spray Guide Available
A new pecan publication is available for North Carolina pecan growers. The 2017 Commercial Pecan Spray Guide was prepared by …
From the Field-Agronomy Notes: Vol. 2, Num. 6
April 5th, 2017- It’s the first week of April and that means that some producers in central and lower Coastal …
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