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In the state of North Carolina, agriculture is undoubtedly a big deal. The industry contributes over $70 billion and …
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.
Saving Milk
One of my favorite childhood movies was Heidi. There are many versions but I’ve only seen the one made …
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 …
Swine Farm Biosecurity Even More Important in Winter Months
The health and well-being of the swine that farmers care for on a daily basis is their number one …
The Grow Box
A program of Garden fun for your family delivered to your door from North Carolina 4-H and the JC …
Farmers: Want to Learn More About MeatSuite? Here Are Some Upcoming Opportunities!
Making the Most Out of Bulk Sales Opportunities: Two New NC Choices’ Tools September 15, 2020, from 2–3:30 p.m. FREE Registration is …
Southeastern Extension District Virtual Grain Links
Southeast Extension District Research and Demonstration Locations 2020 Corn Growth With Starter Fertilizer. Dr. Ron Heiniger Effect of Seed Treatment and …
Where Are the Canning Jars? Is It 1975 All Over Again?
I hold cloudy memories of the 1970s. I remember that decade being aesthetically challenged, but what I most clearly …
From Embryo to Chick: Videos From the Livestock Conservancy and N.C. Cooperative Extension
Are you getting started with backyard or pastured poultry? Are you interested in heritage chicken breeds? You’re in luck – …
Free Virtual Conference for Farmers
Are you interested in building ag communication and advocacy skills? Do you want to be a better champion for …
Protecting Your Backyard Flock From Disease Through Biosecurity
One of the tips I give my poultry producers most often is to “just watch your birds.” You can …
Video: Cutting Up & Frying a Whole Chicken
Extension agents have a new video showing how to cut up a whole chicken. Margaret Ross, Eve Honeycutt, Kelly …
Farmworker Health and the COVID-19 Pandemic
Farmworkers are essential to our lives. During the COVID-19 pandemic, their work hasn’t stopped. Learn more about the risks …
Managing Weeds in the Field
Weed management is one of the most crucial, worrisome, and sometimes one of the most expensive components of crop …
Agriculture and Agribusiness - North Carolina's Number One Industry
Check out the 2020 Ag Stats Summary from economist Dr. Mike Walden. Agriculture and …
Sampson County Now Available on the Visit NC Farms App
Last week Sampson County joined several others in the state already live on the app. You can read the …
Sampson County Goes Live on the Visit NC Farms App!
Did you know that Sampson County is now live on the Visit NC Farms App!? Download TODAY to get …
New Online Poultry Resources Available for 2020
With everything going on in the world right now, we know there is a lot of uncertainty about many …
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Extension Programs at NC State University
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- Vernon James Research and Extension Center
Information Portals
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- 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
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- Biological and Agricultural Engineering
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- NC State Climate Office
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