Spring 2026 (January-June) Pesticide Safety Schools
The spring 2026 Pesticide Safety Schools are for those seeking initial licensing in one or more pesticide subcategories. To register for …
New Factsheet: Whiteflies in Blueberries
One of the post-harvest pests that can be found in North Carolina blueberries is bearberry whiteflies. Although it is …
Upcoming Event: Biocontrol and Integrated Disease Management in Strawberries
The Small Fruits and Tobacco IPM Lab will hold a four-hour workshop to discuss in-depth topics related to pest …
Love Your Local: A Conversation With Sam DeRosa
Sam DeRosa serves Mecklenburg County as the Local Food Agent, handling a variety of responsibilities such as communications, volunteer …
Larry Hancock Inducted Into National 4-H Hall of Fame
North Carolina 4-H proudly celebrates the induction of Mr. Larry B. Hancock, retired NC State Extension 4-H Specialist, into …
Landowner Forestry Workshop
Join us for a free workshop focused on forest management, timber evaluation, and landowner resources. Hear from a professional forester, USDA representative, an …
Head Scab and Vomitoxin Prevention Starts Now
How can we reduce the risk of head scab in our wheat? There are a few things we can …
Virginia-North Carolina Woods & Wildlife Conference
Join the first-ever South Central Virginia/North Central North Carolina landowner Woods & Wildlife Conference. Modeled after the ever-popular Woods …
Rowan County Fair Exhibit Entries Now Open!
The Rowan County Fair is set to return from September 15 to 20, 2025, and local residents are encouraged …
Scouting Local Fields for Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus: Helping Farmers Make Informed Variety Choices
This week, a team of specialists hit the fields across Rowan County to assess the presence of Tomato Spotted …
Plant Propagation Classes Planned for the Summer
The Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Rowan County had a highly successful plant sale at the Agricultural Center this year, …
Rowan 4-H County Activity Day Results
On Friday, April 25, Rowan County 4-H’ers participated in our annual County Activity Day. They were able to showcase …