USDA to Provide Additional Direct Assistance to Farmers and Ranchers Impacted by the Coronavirus
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NC State Team Finds Solution for Sweetpotato Problem
RALEIGH, N.C. — NC State University researchers have determined a postharvest treatment that significantly reduces crop loss due to …
NC 4-H Going Abroad?
Are you interested in learning more about the NC 4-H Outbound Exchange Program? NC 4-H has opportunities for current …
Fourth Virtual Field Day of 2020
Turf Tips: Review of Turfgrass Pest Issues in a Challenging Year We are hosting another virtual field day on October …
Postponing the 2020 Bruneau Scholarship Golf Tournament
The Turf Work Group has decided to postpone the Bruneau Scholarship Golf Tournament that was scheduled for October 21, …
FDA Announces Key FSMA Rule to Advance Traceability of Foods
The FDA has proposed a new rule that lays the foundation for the end-to-end food traceability across the food industry that …
New Toolbox Helps Dairy Farmers Navigate CFAP
ARLINGTON, VA. — Following USDA’s announcement last week of a new round of disaster assistance to agricultural producers, with signup beginning …
Sweet Potato, Tobacco, Hemp and Christmas Tree Growers Eligible for CFAP 2 Assistance
RALEIGH, NC — “I am certainly thankful that the administration and USDA included four major North Carolina crops in the …
Dairy Assistance Due to COVID-19 Losses
For information or for questions about dairy assistance due to COVID-19 losses, email …
Welcome to the Team Dr. Justin G. A. Whitehill!
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Justin G. A. Whitehill to the NC State Extension Forestry Team! Dr. Whitehill is an …
Kenosha, Wisconsin Farmer Plants Two Million Sunflowers to Make People Smile
One Wisconsin man has been very busy during the pandemic: He’s planted two million sunflowers to give joy to …
Mountain West NC in North Carolina Chosen for Pilot Program Designed to Strengthen Rural Economies
Raleigh, NC – North Carolina State University announces the selection of a multi-county region in North Carolina for participation in …
How to Control the "Spill" of Your Drill
Calibrating your grain drill doesn’t have to be complicated. NC State Extension Area Agent Tim Hambrick explains in 3 …
Women's Lunch & Learn: Setting Your Forest Management Objectives
Mark your calendar for our Women’s Lunch and Learn webinar, Setting Your Forest Management Objectives, on October 6, 2020, …
September 2020 Rowan County Agriculture Newsletter/Webinars
Please click on the following link to read this month’s edition of the Rowan County Agriculture Newsletter. It contains …
The Grow Box
A program of Garden fun for your family delivered to your door from North Carolina 4-H and the JC …
Resource Highlight: Updated Local Farms and Food Profiles
Agriculture matters in North Carolina. What does that look like? North Carolina’s agricultural industry, including food, fiber, and forestry, …
August 26--Third Virtual Turfgrass Field Day
Registration is available for the third virtual field day presented by the turf program at NC State University. Pesticide …
Keeping Students, Staff Safe as the New School Year Begins
As students prepare to go back to school, they may find schools operating differently due to COVID-19. Some students …
Welcome to the Team Dr. Kelly Oten!
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Kelly Oten to the NC State Extension Forestry Team! Dr. Kelly Oten is an …
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