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2024 NC Farm School

The 2024 NC Farm School has come to our district! Location: East Carolina Agricultural and Education Center, 1175 Kingsboro Rd, …

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Pesticide Collection Day

Pesticide Collection Day North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, in cooperation with the Halifax County Cooperative Extension, will …

Pesticide Container Recylcing

The NCDA&CS Pesticide Container Recycling Program funds efforts to foster public health and safety, environmental protection, and resource conservation …

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Fall Pesticide Meetings

All of our Fall Pesticide meetings are now scheduled. Be sure to get all the credits you need this …

April 21: Fire Ant Training

Are you a homeowner, a farmer, or a property manager? You’ve likely had to deal with problematic fire ants. …

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Grain Bin Safety Training

The N.C. Cooperative Extension is partnering with the NC Agromedicine Institute to have a Grain Bin Safety and Rescue …

Respirator Fit Test

When: March 9th Where: Halifax County Agricultural Auditorium Respirator Fit test are required annually for any pesticide applicator using a pesticide …

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Fire Ant Managament Tips

This is the season for fire ants – check out these management tips for controls in your pastures …

Grain Bin Dangers video screen

Understanding Grain Bin Hazards

Grain bins pose serious risks to farmworkers and their families. Watch this video, created by N.C. Cooperative Extension Service …

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Pesticide Credit Class

If anyone is in need of pesticide credits, two classes will be available in Halifax & Northampton Counties. For …

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Your Water Supply: Well Construction and Protection

This guide describes common types of well construction in North Carolina and offers advice for …

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Terrestrial Flatworms, Land Planarians & Hammerhead Worms

This factsheet offers information on the identification and management of various flatworms that may be …

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Nitrate in Drinking Water

This factsheet explains the problems related to nitrate in drinking water and how to prevent …

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Best Management Practices for Agricultural Nutrients

This factsheet for farmers describes ways to control the harmful effects of excess nutrients while …

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Phorid Flies

Phorid flies are small flies that breed in moist, decaying organic matter and can be …

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Precision Agriculture Technology: How to Become a Commercial Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Pilot

This publication discusses flying unmanned aerial vehicles (drones, model aircraft) for commercial purposes. You'll learn …

11/2/23

The Last Will and Testament: A Primer

This short article provides a basic overview of wills, their drafting and utility in disposition …

Mapa de la Ley de Protección al Trabajador para Pesticidias Agrícolas

Este mapa presenta la ruta más rápida para satisfacer la Ley de Protección al Trabajador …

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