Free Agriculture Business Training for Veterans
The Agricultural Veterans (AGVET) training program is open to all NC military members and their families free of charge. Who: Veterans …
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.
Agricultura Urbana Sostenible
Evento ofrecido en idioma español únicamente. Este programa provee información hortícola, con base in investigación científica, a residentes de …
Time to Have Your Horses Vaccinated
CONTACT: Dr. Mike Neault, Director of Livestock Health Programs N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Veterinary Division 919-707-3250 Troxler encourages horse owners to …
Food Resources in Guilford County
Several partners across Guilford County have worked together to create a list of food resources for Greater Greensboro and …
Share the Harvest Needs You!
WXII News: Guilford County non-profit dedicated to fighting hunger during coronavirus pandemic “Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for …
Why Use HI-MAG Mineral?
Using a HI-MAG mineral in the spring is something all of our cattle producers have heard for years and …
Beginner Farmer Online Series
Extension Agents always have clients ask them, “I have some land that I want to do something with. Tell …
Meal Locator Texting Resource for Parents
Families who need help finding meals for their children ages 18 and younger can text FOODNC to 877-877 to …
And Now for a Little Good News...
Each year, N.C. Cooperative Extension, Guilford County Center releases a Report to the People. This report is an overview …
School Gardens and Growing at Home
With schools closed through May 15, 2020, what are you doing with your school garden? Is your school administration …
UPDATE - What You Need to Know About Soil Samples
How to use previous soil test results for yards and home gardens April 8, 2020 — The N.C. Department of …
Maintain Social Distance When Visiting Parks and Recreation Areas
Record visitation seen at public lands during COVID-19 pandemic; public reminded to maintain social distance RALEIGH – Visitation at many state …
Small Business Administration Loans and Programs for Ag Producers
We have been getting a lot of calls and questions about the different Small Business Administration loans and programs, …
COVID-19, Social Distancing and Farmers Markets; Markets Need the Public's Help
COVID-19 has people rethinking and adjusting just about every normal day-to-day activity, even a simple trip to shop for …
N.C. Strawberry Growers Adapt Operations to COVID-19 Restrictions
RALEIGH – North Carolina’s strawberry season kicked off around the same time the first case of COVID-19 was diagnosed …
Resource for Farmers: Online Sales Platforms for Direct to Consumer Sales
Hannah Dankbar, Local Food Progam Manager for NC State Extension, has been reviewing some of the online sales platforms …
Greensboro Farmers Market Connects Community to Fresh Local Food
Greensboro Farmers Market Connects Community to Fresh Local Food Greensboro, NC – The Greensboro Farmers Market has compiled an online resource directory to …
Canning Class Schedule Posted
Join us for Canning with Cooperative Extension! 2020 dates March 10 & 30 – Fermentation (2 classes) **UPDATE – March 30 class …
We Grow Guilford County
We hear it all the time. What’s Cooperative Extension? What do you do? We partner with our community to deliver …
Guilford County Extension On the Air!
Our Extension Agents regularly sit down with Dennis Elliot on Triad Viewpoints to discuss their programs and upcoming events. …
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Extension Programs at NC State University
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
Local Food Guide
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- Agricultural and Human Sciences
- Agriculture and Resource Economics Extension
- Apiculture and Beekeeping
- Biological and Agricultural Engineering
- Crop and Soil Sciences
- Extension Soils Program
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- Guilford County Beekeepers
- NC Climate Data
- NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- NC State Climate Office
- USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
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Recent Publications related to Agriculture & Food
Conserving Working Lands: A Land Legacy Workbook with Tools and Resources to Guide Your Conservation Planning Journey
Your land is valuable to you and your family. Protection and successful transition begins with …
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Soil Sampling for Precision Farming Systems
This factsheet for farmers describes concepts, terminology, and guidelines concerning precision soil sampling. Proper testing …
3 days ago — SoilFacts
Pierce’s Disease Vectors in North Carolina Grapes
This factsheet offers information on Pierce's Disease, a bacterial disease of grapes in North Carolina.
3 days ago
Starter Phosphorus Fertilizer and Additives in North Carolina Soils: Use, Placement, and Plant Response
Phosphorus (P) is the second most important nutrient in crop production but is often found …
1 week ago — SoilFacts
Conducting a Bioassay For Herbicide Residues
General guidelines on how to conduct a bioassay for herbicide residues in soil.
2 weeks ago
Spider Mites in North Carolina Grapes
Two-spotted spider mites are a common pest of North Carolina grapes. This factsheet discusses the …
2 weeks ago
Collard Greens
This series of publications provides information about how to grow, harvest, and prepare a variety …
2 weeks ago — Grow It, Eat It
Kale
This series of publications provides information about how to grow, harvest, and prepare a variety …
2 weeks ago — Grow It, Eat It