Survey to Understand Farmers' Internet Needs
from the survey information The North Carolina Broadband Infrastructure Office, with the Friday Institute at NC State University, is conducting …
Farm Health & Safety
2020 Winter Meeting Schedule Announced
The 2020 Winter Meeting Schedule has been set. Below you will find the schedule of events and the corresponding …
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, …
Commercial and Private Pesticide Credit Class Offered
Attention Commercial and Private Pesticide license holders. There will be a pesticide credit class held on April 30, 2019, …
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 …
2019 Auxin Herbicide - Best Management Practices Training
Please join us on February 15, 2019, at 11 a.m. for the 2019 Auxin Herbicide training that will be …
Spring 2020 Pesticide School Schedule Available
The Spring 2020 Pesticide Safety School Schedule is now available for registrants who are seeking initial licensing in one …
Disaster Aftermath: Damage Claims // Consecuencias De Un Desastre: Reclamos Por Daños
Dear Farming Community and Agents Several things are important in the aftermath of the storm farms. Earlier I have published …
Food Safety Info - Before, During, and After the Storm
N.C. Cooperative Extension offers resources for keeping your food safe before, during, and after the storm. Visit the Food …
Understanding Grain Bin Hazards
Grain bins pose serious risks to farmworkers and their families. Watch this video, created by N.C. Cooperative Extension Service …
APHIS Finalizes Conditions for Paying Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Indemnity
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is issuing a final rule outlining the …
Agroecology on-Farm Dinner, 10/7/2017
Join us for delicious food prepared with produce from our farm, farm tours, a grand opening of our new …
Respirator Fit Testing Guidelines for North Carolina Pesticide Applicators
The US Environmental Protection Agency requires that all individuals working with pesticides labeled for respiratory protection complete the following …
Annual Respirator Fit Testing Scheduled!
This year’s annual fit testing will be held Monday, March 13th, 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Hertford …
Do You Need a Pesticide License or Certificate?
Click on the flowchart below to help you determine if you need a pesticide license or certificate. Also, there are …
October - December 2016 Alternative Farming With Anass Newsletter
Just released is the latest edition of Alternative Farming with Anass. In the newsletter you will receive Fall lawn …
Glyphosate Carcinogenicity Review Published
Recently, concerns have been expressed about the safety of glyphosate. Although hazard analysis by some non-governmental organizations have suggested …
Farm to Table Community Picnic
Come join us on August 13th for the Farm to Table Community Picnic. Come enjoy an evening of food, …
How Do I Get a Pesticide License?
To get a pesticide license there are a few steps to take, but it’s all pretty straightforward. Below is …
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