Safe Plates Food Protection Manager Certification Course
Safe Plates for Food Managers is an evidence-based, interactive food safety training course developed by NC State University. This course …
Agriculture & Food
Extension and research at NC State address timely issues impacting our state. Extension delivers trusted information directly into the hands of farmers and agribusinesses, helping them translate knowledge into solutions that grow our economy and communities.
Hitting Our Stride: Week 3 at the Roanoke Valley Farmers Market!
When? Saturday, June 12, 2021, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (and every Saturday until Fall) Where? 378 NC Highway 158. Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 We are …
Season Opener: Roanoke Valley Farmers Market
ATTENTION! Roanoke Valley Farmers Market SEASON OPENER: Saturday, May 29, 2021, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. It’s that time of year again! The Roanoke …
Community Service Agriculture Boxes for Seniors
COMMUNITY SERVICE AGRICULTURE BOXES FOR SENIORS FREE for Halifax County residents 60 years and older. Beginning April 21, 2021, from 2:30–3:30 …
2021 Winter Production Meeting Information
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, all winter production meetings will be held virtually via Zoom. Recordings will be available – if …
Anaerobic Digester Systems for NC Farms
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Dairy ASA – Ashley Robbins will be hosting a webinar on February 4, 2021, from noon–1:30 …
CFAP 2 - Additional Assistance for Agricultural Producers
The USDA has developed CFAP 2 as additional support for livestock and crop producers directly impacted by the market …
Virtual Forage Field Day: Cool-Season Annuals
Check out the Northeast District’s Virtual Forage Field Day to help you make more informed decisions on the best …
2020 Virtual CHROME Regional Ag Expo
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the 2020 CHROME Regional Ag Expo planned for June 4, 2020, at the Peanut Belt …
CFAP: USDA Releases Information for Direct Payments to Farmers; May 26 Sign Up
On May 19 the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) issued its final rule on the direct payment portion of …
2020 Northeast District Small Ruminant Series
Join us online from the comfort of your home as we take our originally planned in-person conference and move …
Online Pesticide Credits
If you are looking for pesticide credits please look on the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services website …
Fire Ant Managament Tips
This is the season for fire ants – check out these management tips for controls in your pastures …
Paraquat Training Information
Please be aware of the new paraquat training information from the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Paraquat Handout …
Paraquat Certification
These instructions are to assist you in receiving your paraquat certification. Paraquat Training …
Pasture Renovation Initiative "Seed" Program
From NC Foundation for Soil & Water Conservation Press Release 2-18-19: “To replenish lost forage and to keep productive soils …
Women in Agriculture
Women in Ag Flyer Join us for an innovative, new program! Led by women and for women, this program provides …
Small Scale Poultry Seminar
Small Scale Poultry Grower Regional Seminar Producing Safe, Healthy Poultry Meat, Farm to Table Thursday, May 24, 2018 N.C. Cooperative Extension Franklin County …
Timber Restoration Funds (TRF) Available Through NC Forest Service
On January 23, 2017, $1,000,000 in “time-limited” funding has been authorized to assist landowners within any counties designated in …
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Extension Programs at NC State University
- Animal Science Extension
- Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center
- Vernon James Research and Extension Center
Information Portals
- Ag BioTech
- Executive Farm Management Program
- Extension Entomology - Insect Biology and Management
- Extension Plant Pathology
- Horticulture
- Industrial Hemp
- NC FarmLink
- NC Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- NC Pesticide Safety Education
- NC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
- Official Variety Testing
- Peanut Growers Information
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- Agriculture and Resource Economics Extension
- Apiculture and Beekeeping
- Biological and Agricultural Engineering
- Crop and Soil Sciences
- Extension Soils Program
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- NC Climate Data
- NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- NC State Climate Office
- USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
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