Grants Support Farm Innovation
NC AgVentures is an NC State Extension grant program designed to strengthen families and communities that depend on agriculture. It awards grants … Read …
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.
Map Your Broadband Speed - NC Broadband Survey
Over the recent months, the residents of North Carolina have become kingly aware of their internet speed and reliability. …
Installing a New Package of Bees? Here's a New Tip to Improve Acceptance
Springtime for beekeepers is synonymous with starting new colonies, especially since winter losses have been hovering ~25% every year …
New COVID-19 and Vaccine Educational Toolkit
NC State Extension Educational Tool COVID-19 Prevention and Vaccination for Agricultural Workers The NC State Extension educational tool: COVID-19 prevention and vaccination …
An Update on Asian Giant Hornets
Last year, there was a lot of media buzz (no pun intended) surrounding the introduction of Asian giant hornets …
Registration Open: Overview of Local Food Systems Online Professional Development Training
Are you interested in learning more about local food systems? Do you work with local food projects, but are …
NC State Summer / Fall Field Research Job in Western NC
3/30/2021 – We are hiring a new team member to work in our NC Alternative Crops & Organics program …
US Trout Farmers Association (USTFA) Announces Fall Meeting!
The US Trout Farmers Association (USTFA) is holding its 2021 Fall Conference in Branson, Missouri, during September 8-10, 2021. The …
Zebra Mussel Alert!
This is a re-post of information put out by N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission regarding zebra mussels in aquarium moss …
2021 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual
The North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual provides extension specialists and agents, researchers, and professionals in the agriculture industry with …
Thinking About Planting Corn at Higher Populations?
Higher Corn Populations? Where is the Industry Headed? In this video, Area Agent, Tim Hambrick, discusses why higher populations are …
Curious About Soil?
If you are curious to know more about soil, the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) has a variety …
How Do I Get a Pesticide License?
To get a pesticide license there are a few steps to take, but it’s all pretty straightforward. Below is …
NC Farm Bureau Lifting Up Broadband Access as a Critical Need for Farms and Rural Communities
In the March 2021 “The Leader” publication from NC Farm Bureau, which is sent to approximately 3,000 Farm Bureau …
Aquaponics Manual Now Available
The School of Aquaculture and Aquatics Sciences at Kentucky State University has just released: Aquaponics Production Manual: A Practical …
United Soybean Board Studies Broadband Importance for Farms
The United Soybean Board has reported interesting and important information regarding the importance of broadband for US farms. Some …
"FarmBits" a "Technology in Agriculture" Podcast
Nebraska Extension has a Digital Agriculture Team and they have launched a podcast named “FarmBits.” More information on this …
Does Broadband Access Impact U.S. Farm Productivity?
Blake Szilvay looked into this question. He found a report filed by the FCC and offers these items to …
Share Your Extension Broadband Story
I want to hear your story!! One of my jobs as my dad’s helper on the family farm was …
Brandon Batten on Broadband
In a recent CALS News podcast, Brandon Batten touches on the importance of high-speed internet for his agribusiness. The …
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- Executive Farm Management Program
- Extension Entomology - Insect Biology and Management
- Extension Plant Pathology
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- NC Pesticide Safety Education
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