CCA Training, December 10-12
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Johnston County will host the annual CCA training once again. Come and receive the credits you …
Farm Health & Safety
NEW - Asian Longhorned Tick Publication Available
]We have had requests for information about the Asian longhorned tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis) which is an invasive species that …
Are You Prepared for Wildfire
This week the Drought Monitor map indicates that large portions of North Carolina are drying out. Even after a …
Keep the Repellent Handy
Although hurricane Dorian has come and gone for most of us, its rainfall has likely left standing water in …
How to Protect Your Beehives From Mosquito Spraying Following a Hurricane
How beekeepers can minimize the effects on their hives The devil is in the details, most of which are under …
Compliance Date for Preventive Controls for Animal Food Approaching
The final compliance date for the Preventive Controls for Animal Food (PCAF) rule, part of the Food Safety Modernization …
Gate Disputes: North Carolina Court Affirms Law on Gates and Access Easements
A recent North Carolina Court of Appeals decision provides some clarity to when a landowner may install a gate …
Farmland Values: North Carolina Ticks Up (Mostly) From 2018
The recent National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) posted the results of its early June survey on various categories of …
Farm Crisis Assistance for Farmers
The past few years have been especially hard on farmers, with drought, flooding, fires, tariffs and related market instability …
Field Notes: Extension ASAs and Faculty Give Calibration Demos
If you aren’t an active farmer, you might think spring has just finally sprung – but for North Carolina …
Defend the Flock Biosecurity Program From USDA
PDPS is proud to partner with USDA APHIS to support the Defend the Flock public education program. New resources, …
Stand Up for Grain Safety Week! March 25-31, 2019
Watch this video about Stand Up Grain Safety Week Make a commitment to grain safety. Register to interact online by …
Tractor Talks Safety Presentation Tools
Giving a safety talk soon? Check out this OSHA-developed resource to help make your discussion both purposeful and memorable. …
Join Us for Our Chatham County Spring Ag Fest March 30!
Spring Ag Fest Celebrating Chatham County Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources Saturday, March 30, 2019 10 a.m.–2 p.m. This is a FREE Event! Chatham …
Voluntary Agricultural Districts: Discussing Proximity Notice at NC GIS Conference
The 2019 North Carolina Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Conference in Winston-Salem, NC this past week featured a presentation from …
Raw Milk: Branan and Day Present on Cow Sharing Agreements
Andrew Branan, Extension Assistant Professor with the NC State University Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, along with Marti …
Second Annual Southeastern Social Care Farming Summit
Companion Planting February 23, 2019 Shared Vision Retreat Center 3717 Murphy School Road, Durham, NC 27705 The Southeastern Social Care Farming Collective is …
Auxin Herbicide Required Training
All persons planning to apply dicamba (Engenia, FeXapan, or XtendiMax) to Xtend cotton or soybeans or 2,4-D (Enlist Duo …
Save the Date for Our 2019 Spring Ag Fest!
SAVE THE DATE Spring Ag Fest Celebrating Chatham County Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources Saturday, March 30, 2019 10 a.m.–2 p.m. This is a …
2018 Hay Show Results at NC State Fair
Congratulations to the NC farmers and farms who placed top in the 2018 Hay Show at the NC State …
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Asian Longhorned Tick
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Hose-Drag Wastewater Equipment
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Getting into Hot Water: A Practical Guide to Hot-Water Heating Systems
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The North Carolina Winegrape Grower’s Guide
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Sweet Sorghum Ethanol Production
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