USDA Requesting PPE Information
The USDA is asking all producers in the agricultural field to fill out a spreadsheet regarding the required PPE …
Soil, Water & Air
North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services: Limited Soil Testing Services
Until further notice, NCDA&CS labs will be operating on a limited basis, accepting only samples deemed essential. The samples …
Essential Agricultural Employee Waiver
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) and the North Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture have produced …
Cancellation of Trainings, Workshops, Meetings and Events
We continue to work with county and state health officials, as well as NC State and N.C. A&T State …
Small Farms Week Youth Essay Competition
Cooperative Extension at North Carolina A&T State University is celebrating Small Farms Week March 22–28, 2020. The Youth Essay …
Pesticide v and S Trainings Rescheduled
Hertford County Pesticide V and S trainings scheduled for tomorrow (2/21) from 2–5 p.m. have been canceled due to …
Mandatory Paraquat Training
The N.C. Cooperative Extension, Hertford County Center will be offering mandatory paraquat training on: Thursday, February 27, 2020, from 9–11 a.m. Thursday, …
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 …
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 …
20th Annual Vermiculture Conference
On October 26–27, 2019, NC State’s 20th Annual Vermiculture Conference was held on Centennial Campus at The James B. …
Video on Setting Up a Worm Bin
Worms Can Recycle Your Garbage is a new video in the Homegrown From NC State Extension News series. In …
New Community Garden Resources From Duke University
North Carolina Community Gardens: Soil Contaminants and Pesticides This website, a project of the Community Engagement Core of the Duke University Superfund Research Center, …
At This Campus Lab, Worms Eat Your Leftovers
Rhonda Sherman posted this article that was authored by Carla Davis: June 29, 2017 | Author: Carla Davis, NC State University Sustainability Office You …
Worms Can Recycle Your Garbage
Worms Can Recycle Your Garbage is an extension fact sheet that was authored by Rhonda Sherman and first published …
Over 100 Items Can Be Composted at Home
What CAN be Composted in a Home Composting Bin? Over 100 Items! Autumn leaves, twigs, yard trimmings Grass clippings Vegetables and their …
Fall Is the Perfect Time to Start Composting!
Trees are shedding their leaves throughout North Carolina. Now is the perfect time to start a compost pile! Composting is …
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 …
Soil Sampling 101
Soil sampling is key to the development of a fertility management program. Soil testing allows growers to identify problem …
Balancing Beekeeping and Mosquito Abatement in North Carolina
Barely a day goes by when Zika virus is not in the news headlines. As of August 31st 2016, …
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