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Farm Preparations for Extreme Weather Events

Preparation for Heavy Rainfall Events (Hurricanes/Tropical Storms) Hurricane season brings extreme weather including high winds and often heavy rainfall. Farms …

Building Drought Resistance

The last thing we want is to face a drought, but unfortunately, it is an all-too-common part of farming in …

Cover photo for Juneteenth Triad Black Farmers Market

Juneteenth Triad Black Farmers Market

Guilford County’s Minority/Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) Department and the N.C. Cooperative Extension – Guilford County Center are joining the …

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Gardening for Wildlife Seminar

Check out this opportunity to learn more about gardening for wildlife, from our friends at the North Carolina Museum …

Cover photo for May 2024 Program Update

May 2024 Program Update

Below is our May 2024 Program Update at the N.C. Cooperative Extension – Guilford County Center. Read about event …

Recent Publications related to Agriculture & Food

Workplace Community Supported Agriculture: Connecting Local Farmers to Local Workplaces

This guide provides an overview of the community supported agriculture (CSA) program at Research Triangle …

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Managing Drought on Nursery Crops

Drought has always caused nursery crop producers great concern. If irrigation water becomes limiting, growers …

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Graph of drain spacing in feet (y) and soil conductivity (x)

Basic Information for Determining Drain Spacing on North Carolina Soils

Knowing the soil profile of your agricultural land will help determine the spacing needed for …

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Offsetting Drought for Small-Scale Vegetable Production in North Carolina

A good source of water is a necessity for producing quality vegetables. During periods of …

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Métodos de Enfriamiento para Cerdos en Fase de Finalización

Esta publicación analiza opciones para abordar el estrés por calor en las operaciones porcinas. Los …

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Un calentador de aire forzado instalado en el interior de una instalación.

Fuentes de Calor para Cerdos Destetados

Esta publicación proporciona información sobre las fuentes de calor comunes que se utilizan para suministrar …

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Cooling Methods for Finishing Swine

This publication discusses options for addressing heat stress in swine operations. Topics include ventilation cooling …

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A forced air heater installed on the interior of a facility.

Heat Sources for Post-Weaning Pigs

This publication provides information about common heat sources used to supply supplemental warmth for young …

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