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Farm Succession School Comes to Eastern NC
KINSTON, N.C. — Eastern North Carolina farmers and farm families are invited to participate in the NC Farm Succession …

Poultry Science Summer Immersion Applications Open Now
Join us for PSSI What: 5-day residential summer camp at NC State’s Prestage Dept. of Poultry Science. Who: High school youth …

Registration Open for Piedmont 4-H Rabbit Project
The Piedmont 4-H Rabbit Project opened for registration on January 15. Registration is set to close on February 14. …

Cultivating a Legacy
Cultivating a Legacy Flyer with all details It’s never too early to plan for the future of your family farm …

Monarch Butterfly Proposed for Listing Under the US Endangered Species Act
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service announced on December 10 that they are proposing to list the monarch butterfly …

Reflections on 2024 from the NC Alternative Crops & Organics Program Team
12/12/2024 – We never could have predicted all that 2024 would bring to those of us living in western …

2025 Rowan County Beginner Beekeeping School
Are you interested in learning the art of beekeeping? Whether you’re looking to start your own hive or simply …

Bridging the GAP: Technologies to Improve Pasture Management and Winter Feeding
Technologies: Temporary fencing is a versatile tool that allows management of livestock, specially grazing cattle, in the landscape. Bale grazing provides …
Hurricane Helene’s Impact on the Agriculture Industry in Western North Carolina
Hurricane Helene has significantly impacted agriculture in western North Carolina, causing extensive damage to various farms, including Christmas trees, …
2024 NC Produce Safety Professionals Conference
FSMA PRODUCE SAFETY RULE (PSR) PRE-HARVEST WATER PROVISION REQUIREMENTS: ELEMENTS OF THE AGRICULTURAL WATER ASSESSMENT This one day conference will …
Registration Open for the 2025 Chatham County Beekeeping School
The Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension, in partnership with the Chatham County Beekeepers’ Association (CCBA), is excited to announce that …

Poultry, Youth, & State Fair Sale of Champions
On the last day of the 2024 NC State Fair, the annual Sale of Champions Livestock Auction happens in …

Storm Damage to Trees
Recent snow and ice storms have caused extensive damage to trees. Consider hiring a certified arborist to help assess …

Free Webinar on USDA Hurricane Recovery Options for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
Getting back into production after sustaining hurricane damage is overwhelming. Join us for information on USDA recovery options and …

Backyard Composting
Instead of disposing of yard trimmings and kitchen scraps, you can compost them in your own backyard. Composting is an …

Apply Now: Roberts' Global Agriculture Research Externship Application @ NCSU
High school students across the state are invited to participate in a pilot externship on Global Agriculture Research with …

Be a Hunger Hero: 2025 North Carolina Youth Institute
All high school youth are invited to join us for the 2025 North Carolina Youth Institute on April 11th, …
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Recent Publications related to Agriculture & Food
Sloped Screen Separator for Manure
Including sloped screens for solid-liquid manure separation can have positive impacts on manure management systems …
Screw Press Separation of Manure
Screw press separators can divide a single by-product stream into a solid and liquid stream …
Pelleting Animal Manures
This factsheet summarizes key technologies used to produce pellets from animal manures and the impact …
Anaerobic Digestion from Animal Manure
Manure is among the lowest methane yielding feedstocks in digesters, but it is widely used …

Chapter 9. Vine Nutrition
Grapevines require 16 essential nutrients for normal growth and development (Table 9.1). Carbon, hydrogen, and …

How to Create a Container Garden for Edibles in the North Carolina Piedmont
In this publication you will find ideas to get you started growing your own edibles. …
Farmers' Market Tours: A Guide for Nutrition Educators
A Farmers’ Market Tour is a great way to introduce your program participants to an …


