Livestock Agents, Directors, and Faculty Win North Carolina Cooperative Extension Awards
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension (NCCE) State Extension Conference was held October 28 – 31st at the Mariott, Crabtree …
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.
Free Improving Pastures Field Day in Polk County
Tuesday, November 19, 2019, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. San Felipe Farm 1235 Peniel Road, Columbus, NC 28722 Polk Soil & Water Conservation …
Register Now for the 2020 Beginning Farmer Class
Classes are scheduled on Thursday nights starting January 9th through February 27th, 2020, when farmers are less busy and …
2019 Pesticide Disposal Day Announced for Polk County
Do you have pesticides at your home or farm that you no longer need or use? If your answer is …
US to Consider Genetically Altered American Chestnut Tree
The Eastern United States was dominated by the American chestnut tree until a little over 100 years ago. The …
Webinar: Insect Biology and Management in Blueberries
We recently participated in a Southern Region Small Fruit Consortium supported project led by Amanda McWhirt, University of Arkansas, …
NC State Featured in Neogen's Monday Mycotoxin and Crop Report
Marissa Herchler, Area Specialized Agent for animal food safety, joins Adam Fahrenholz, assistant professor, to discuss mycotoxins in relation …
2020 Extension Master Food Volunteer Registration Now Open!
Do you enjoy cooking, eating, local food work, or just simply – food? If you answered yes to any …
Hemp: Branan's Presentation From CFSA SAC 2019
Andrew Branan, Extension Assistant Professor with the NC State University Agricultural and Resource Economics department, participated in a series …
Ants in Your Plants (and your firewood too?)
With the threat of frost looming, many people start moving sensitive plants to indoor settings. In the process, they …
Plant Disease and Insect Clinic Resuming Regular Services for Hemp
The NC State University Plant Disease and Insect Clinic (PDIC) is resuming normal services for hemp disease diagnosis. Please …
Bankruptcy: Chapter 12 Bankruptcies Up 31% in Southeast
Brownfield’s reports that Chapter 12 bankruptcies – the federal bankruptcy chapter for family farms (11 U.S.C. Chapter 12) – …
Helping to Diversify Local Farms: NC Farm School
In a time when the younger generations leave their rural homes in pursuit of higher education and newfound opportunities, …
CFIA Feed Production School
On November 22, 2019, the Carolina Feed Industry Association and the NC State University Feed Milling Program will host …
New Publication: HACCP Plans for Shell Eggs
NC State Extension poultry faculty have released a new publication covering Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) planning …
Beef Quality Assurance Certification - Monday, Nov. 25, 2019
Please join us at North Carolina Cooperative Extension of Franklin County on November 25, 2019, for a Beef Quality …
Cleaning & Roasting Pumpkin Seeds
It’s that time of year when all things are pumpkin so cleaning and roasting pumpkin seeds is a special …
What I Learned About Renting Land From Missouri Based Grass Farmer Greg Judy
Greg Judy, renowned grass farmer and successful leasor of land, was the keynote speaker at the 2019 Carolina Meat …
FDA Releases Records Checklist for the Foreign Supplier Verification Programs
Do you import ingredients or animal food products into the U.S.? If so, you may be subject to the …
FDA Approves Texas A&M's Ultra-Low Gossypol Cotton for Human and Animal Consumption
Most people do not realize that cotton producers produce about 1.5 times as much seed as fiber or lint. …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Ag BioTech
- Executive Farm Management Program
- Extension Entomology - Insect Biology and Management
- Extension Plant Pathology
- Horticulture
- Industrial Hemp
- NC FarmLink
- NC Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- NC Pesticide Safety Education
- NC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
- Official Variety Testing
More Extension Programs at NC State University
- Agricultural and Human Sciences
- Agriculture and Resource Economics Extension
- Apiculture and Beekeeping
- Biological and Agricultural Engineering
- Crop and Soil Sciences
- Extension Soils Program
- Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center
- Vernon James Research and Extension Center
Partnerships and Organizations
- Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)
- National eXtension Initiative
- NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- NC State Climate Office
- USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
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Soil Quality Considerations for Organic Farmers
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Africanized Honey Bees: Prevention and Control
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