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Pesticide Collection Day 2022

Free Pesticide Collection Day

Tuesday, May 17, 2022 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Clement Grove Masonic Picnic Grounds Poplar Street Behind Brock Performing Arts Center 622 N. Main Street Mocksville, …

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2022 Piedmont NC Farm School

Have you ever thought about farming, but did not know where to begin? Maybe you own property and want …

Fall Is Here

Fall is here and provides us with cooler temperatures. This is not a full newsletter but some quick notes on …

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Wasps at Porch Lights

In recent weeks we’ve been getting a lot of messages regarding large wasps coming to porch lights. In all …

Grazing Management for Beginners

Basics of Livestock Grazing

Whether you are new to the world of livestock or have been grazing animals for years, it seems there …

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This publication outlines and describes core concepts of risk that are used in various environmental, …

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Conectando NC: Manteniendonos Informados y Conectados Usando Nuestros Celulares (Connecting NC: Staying Informed and Connected Using Your Smartphone)

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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 …

4/24/23

Freehand (dimethenamid-p + pendimethalin)

This pesticide factsheet covers the use and characteristics of Freehand (dimethenamid-p + pendimethalin).

Herbicide Carryover in Hay, Manure, Compost, and Grass Clippings

Many farmers and home gardeners have reported damage to vegetable and flower crops after applying …

4/21/23
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Working Safely: Ergonomic Issues in Christmas Tree Harvest

This publication discusses ergonomic practices that can be implemented during Christmas tree harvests to reduce …

Road Map to the Worker Protection Standard for Agricultural Pesticides

This publication provides a simplified tool that can quickly guide farm managers, handlers, workers, and …

3/31/23
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Asian Longhorned Tick

The Asian longhorned tick is an invasive tick spreading throughout the eastern US. A native …

3/17/23