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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 …

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 …

2025 Soybean Schools
2025 North Carolina Soybean Schools North Carolina Soybean Schools are back for year 2! Join the North Carolina Soybean Producers …

NC Farm Succession School Registration Is Now Open
Farmers and farm families across North Carolina are invited to take part in the NC Farm Succession School, a …

Beekeeping Course Available (Bee School)
BEEKEEPING COURSE AVAILABLE JOIN US FOR BEEKEEPING EDUCATION SATURDAYS February 8 – MARCH 1 8 a.m.-Noon Space is limited call the …

Bee School Interest Meeting
BUZZING BEEKEEPING EVENT Learn, Connect, and Get Involved Join the Halifax-Northampton beekeepers association for an exciting beekeeping interest meeting! Learn about the …
Soil Samples
Soil Samples are a very important part of yard, field, and pasture management. The NCDA&CS offers soil sampling services …

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 …

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

'Teaching With Turkeys' Tells the Think & Do YMTS Story!
Want to know more about the 2024 Youth Market Turkey Show? Check out College of Agriculture and Life Sciences …

Drinking Water Safety
As water systems come back online in areas affected by Hurricane Helene, it is still important to ensure that …

Recovering From the Storm: Resources for Woodland and Forest Landowners
Hurricanes can cause significant damage to forest and timber land through wind and flooding. The first priority is to …

Support the Youth Market Turkey Show Today
Calling All Supporters of YMTS and Advocates of Youth in Agriculture! We’re gearing up for the Youth Market Turkey Show …

Volunteer at the Youth Market Turkey Show
Volunteer at the Youth Market Turkey Show. We need you! Who can volunteer? Agents, colleagues, teachers, college students, ag advocates, …

Southeastern Vegetable Crop Handbook
Everything you need to know to successfully grow vegetables in the Southeast including: varieties, planting dates, fertilizer recommendations, cover …

Wild Game Extravaganza
It’s time to show off your wild food cooking skills! Our first annual Wild Foods Cooking Contest. Hosted by Nash and …
Strom Prep and Recovery Resources
As Tropical Storm Debby nears here are several resources that may be of value to you during and after …
Early Drought Management Tips for Pasture-Based Livestock Producers #2
Early Drought Management Tips for Pasture-based Livestock Producers Matt Poore, Seth Nagy, Dale Monks, Miguel Castillo, NCSU Cooperative Extension Due to …
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Recent Publications related to Agriculture & Food

Tobacco Greenhouse Production
This publication provides at-a-glance information for growing tobacco in greenhouses, including sanitation practices, source water …

Spider Mites in Soybean
This factsheet describes identifying and controlling spider mites in soybeans in North Carolina.
Agricultural Subsurface Drainage Cost in North Carolina
Subsurface drainage is beneficial to agricultural lands by improving crop yield and eliminating prolonged wet …

Japanese Beetles in North Carolina Grapes
This factsheet describes the biology and management of the Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica), a minor …

Green June Bug in North Carolina Grapes
This factsheet describes the biology and management of the green June bug (Cotinus nitida), an …

Biology & Behavior of Red Imported Fire Ant (RIFA)
The factsheet covers the basics of Red Imported Fire Ant (RIFA) biology and behavior. It …

Synthetic Auxins
This factsheet describes the symptoms of a synthetic auxin (SA) herbicide injury.
Good Agricultural Practices Fresh Produce Safety Plan for Field Practices
This document was developed in workshops with North Carolina growers to provide a framework for …