Cooperative Extension Helps Farmers Search for Alternative Enterprises
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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.
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 …
Feral Swine: A Growing Crisis in Your Backyard
Feral swine are a destructive and invasive species that cost agricultural industries over $1.5 billion in damages and mitigation …
Being Energy Efficient in Your Poultry Houses
Over the years, energy efficiency has ramped up and people are more aware of their energy usage. Power companies …
Safe Turkey for Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving upon us and the holiday season beginning, particularly in this year of turmoil from COVID-19, added confidence …
Winter Weed Removal
The holiday season often signifies the end of our growing season for many field grown crops. Most summer crops …
Grow Box Gets Kids Growing — Fall Vegetables, That Is
Original story was written by Dee Shore. Family life tends to run in constant motion — errands to finish, school work …
Potential for Nitrate Issues
With the cooler nights and shorter days comes the chore of feeding hay. No doubt some of you have …
Well Water - What Homeowners and Realtors Need to Know
Do you have questions about well water? Are you a realtor or homeowner with a well? Then consider attending …
Environmental Education - Southeastern NC Activities and Information
Do you like word search games? Own a septic system? Have wet areas on your property? Curious about wind …
Backyard Composting
Instead of disposing of yard trimmings and kitchen scraps, you can compost them in your own backyard. Composting is an …
USDA to Provide Additional Direct Assistance to Farmers and Ranchers Impacted by COVID-19
Recently it was announced up to an additional $14 billion dollars for agricultural producers who continue to face market …
Completing Your Poultry Waste Plan
The poultry industry is growing again in North Carolina and poultry producers are needing waste plans completed. For producers …
News From the NC PFAS Testing Network
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a specific group or category of man-made chemicals that includes PFOA, PFOS, GenX, …
Growing Bloodroot?
We often receive questions on how to grow Bloodroot. Margaret and Alison, with the NC Alternative Crops and Organics …
Harvest Time
In the state of North Carolina, agriculture is undoubtedly a big deal. The industry contributes over $70 billion and …
Saving Milk
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One-on-One With NC State Extension’s Rich Bonanno
Bonanno discusses the challenges North Carolina agriculture faces today and how NC State Extension, the organization he leads, works …
Buy All the Bull You Can
Most of us have calves hitting the ground or soon will. That means bulls will be going in with …
WATCH: North Carolina Climate Change Webinar Series
The State Climate Office of North Carolina (SCONC) and the North Carolina Institute for Climate Studies (NCICS) have a …
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