Travel Authorization for Farmers
As you all know, Food and Agricultural personnel are considered essential occupations during this COVID-19 situation. This letter is documentation …
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.
Carpenter Bees Spring Into Action
Warm weather brings people outdoors for their spring lawn and garden activities. It also signals the start of carpenter …
Horticulture Newsletter, Spring Edition 2020
With so many closings, changes, and cancellations in response to COVID-19, at least one thing is constant – your …
Termites Making an Appearance
Rain across many areas of North Carolina over the next few days followed by warmer temperatures will likely bring …
2020 Tomato and Pepper Fungicide Spray Guides for North Carolina
Fungicide spray guides for tomato and pepper have been updated for 2020! These guides are intended for commercial growers as …
Modified Plant Disease and Insect Clinic Operations
UPDATE: In order to comply with the latest NC State University policy, the Plant Disease and Insect Clinic will now …
Hemp Production Workshop
Are you growing or processing industrial hemp and want to learn new developments in the industry? Join us on Thursday, March …
Crop Protection Programs Sign-Up Deadline Approaching
The signup deadline for the USDA programs will be here soon. Shelby Myers is an Economist with the American …
Calling All Statewide and Regional Extension Professionals
Due to inclement weather, the meeting will be rescheduled for March (date TBD). We love our Area Specialized Agents for …
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 …
Small Fruit Workshop Series
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Yadkin County Center is offering a winter workshop series on small fruit production and pruning. Learn …
How to Get Involved With the Visit NC Farms App
We want YOU to be included in this new and exciting marketing resource that is now available for businesses …
Horticulture Newsletter, Winter Edition 2020
Check out the winter edition of The Grower’s Spade for tips on growing cool-season vegetables and the latest Extension-related news…including …
Plant Disease and Insect Clinic Holiday Schedule
North Carolina State University, including the Plant Disease and Insect Clinic, will be closed the week of December 23–27, …
Garden Beginnings - Planning for Success
Is the winter chill and rain keeping you out of the garden? Got dirt-under-your-fingernails withdrawal? From gardener to gardener, …
Visit NC Farms App Is Coming to Yadkin County!
Visit NC Farms App is coming …
NC Farm School 2020 – An Opportunity Not to Be Missed
NC Farm School is an in-depth training for any farmer interested in exploring which farm enterprises best suit their …
Thanksgiving Holiday Hours for the Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
The NC State University Plant Disease and Insect Clinic will be closing for the Thanksgiving holiday starting at 1:30 …
The Grower’s Spade October-December 2019
The latest issue of The Grower’s Spade is hot of the press! Fruit Trees: a labor of love Planting a fruit tree …
Webinar: Insect Biology and Management in Blueberries
We recently participated in a Southern Region Small Fruit Consortium supported project led by Amanda McWhirt, University of Arkansas, …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
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
More Extension Programs at NC State University
- Agricultural and Human Sciences
- Agriculture and Resource Economics Extension
- Apiculture and Beekeeping
- Biological and Agricultural Engineering
- Crop and Soil Sciences
- Extension Soils Program
National eXtension Resources
NC AgVentures Grants
Partnerships and Organizations
- Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)
- NC Climate Data
- NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- NC State Climate Office
- USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
Publications, Information, and News
- Department of Entomology at the Vernon James Research and Extension Center
- Integrated Pest Management Blogs
- NC Agricultural Chemicals Manual
- NC Pest News
- NCDA&CS Soil Testing Information
Yadkin Farmland Preservation Plan
Yadkin Voluntary Agricultural District Program
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