Is It OK to Grow Under Someone Else's License?
We have been getting this question more since some companies or growers have started advertising for farmers to grow …
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.
FBNS Charcuterie Workshop
FBNS Charcuterie Workshop April 1, 8, 15, & 29, 2019 • Raleigh, NC This short course is designed for the professional …
NCDA&CS Accepting Applications for 2019 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services accepting applications for 2019 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program RALEIGH – The N.C. Department …
Hemp License Still Required
The new 2018 Farm Bill does NOT change the rquirement for NC hemp growers to have a license for …
Hemp Farm Bill Summary by US Hemp Roundtable
WHAT DOES THE FARM BILL DO? ANALYSIS BY U.S. HEMP ROUNDTABLE GENERAL COUNSEL JONATHAN MILLER This article provides a convenient breakdown …
N.C. Agritourism Farm Tour & Conference February 11-12
N.C. Agritourism Farm Tour & Conference to be held February 11-12 in Winston-Salem, NC. Early bird registration ends January …
Notice of NC Tobacco Referendum
Notice is hereby given that a check-off referendum will be held on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, in each flue-cured-producing …
2019 Auxin Stewardship Training Schedule
The schedule for the 2019 Auxin Herbicides-Best Management Practices training has been finalized. 2019 Auxin Stewardship Training Schedule This training will …
9th Annual Organic Commodities & Livestock Conference February 7, 2019
Registration is open for the 9th Annual Organic Commodities & Livestock Conference, presented by the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association and …
Registration for Spring Gardening Classes Is Now Open!
2019 Spring EXTENSION MASTER GARDENER℠ Volunteer Educational Classes Want to know how to make your vegetable garden productive for 10 …
NCDA&CS Offers Farmers Reimbursements for Food Safety Expenses
RALEIGH, N.C. – The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is providing growers with reimbursement funds for expenses …
Urban and Community Forestry Grant Applications Available Starting Jan. 1, 2019
Urban and Community Forestry grant applications available starting Jan. 1, 2019 RALEIGH — The N.C. Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry …
Annual Tree Seedling Sale! Pre-Order Now!
Guilford Soil & Water Conservation District Presents ANNUAL TREE SEEDLING SALE Monday, February 11—Friday, February 15, 2019 8 a.m.–6: p.m. Guilford Agricultural Center, …
Fire Ant Quarantine Area Expanding
Quarantine area for the imported fire ant expanding to include all of Davidson, Orange, and Vance Counties RALEIGH – The …
Community Garden Waitlist
Our Mixed Greens Community Garden might have some plots available this spring. If you would like to be placed on …
Safe Plates Certification
Safe Plates Food Safety Course is coming for the month of December!! NC Safe Plates is a food safety …
Farmland Preservation Grants Available Through NCDA&CS
Farmland preservation grants available through NCDA&CS Application deadline is Dec. 14, 2018 RALEIGH – County governments and nonprofit groups pursuing farmland …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
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 Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- NC Pesticide Safety Education
- NC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
- Official Variety Testing
Local Food Guide
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
Partnerships and Organizations
- Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)
- Guilford County Beekeepers
- NC Climate Data
- NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- NC State Climate Office
- USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
Publications, Information, and News
Recent Publications related to Agriculture & Food
Soil Sampling for Precision Farming Systems
This factsheet for farmers describes concepts, terminology, and guidelines concerning precision soil sampling. Proper testing …
6 days ago — SoilFacts
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 …
6 days ago
Growing Tomatoes in the Home Garden
Much success in growing tomatoes can be attributed to use of a few proven techniques. …
7 days ago — Horticulture Information Leaflets
Organic Sweet Corn Production
In most of the south, sweet corn can be produced from early spring until fall. …
7 days ago — Horticulture Information Leaflets
How to Determine the Potential to Increase Vegetable Yield Through Estimating and Reducing Field Losses
This publication discusses methods for boosting vegetable productivity by reducing field loss, which can amount …
7 days ago
 (1)-01_62zXfaM.jpg)
NC State Local Pasture-Raised and Pasture-Finished Beef Production Guidelines
This publication provides production protocol guidelines developed by North Carolina State University and Amazing Grazing …
Teaching From the Garden: Creating Transformative Learning Landscapes at Schools
This publication discusses learning opportunities and suggestions for planning, designing, and implementing school gardens.
7 days ago — Teaching from the Garden
14. Small Fruits
This small fruits chapter from the Extension Gardener Handbook reviews selection, planting, and maintenance of …
1 week ago