Comment on Tree Fall Liability
Hurricane Florence reminds us all how quickly wind and rain can upend or tear limbs from a decades-old – …
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USDA Announces Disaster SNAP Benefits for North Carolinians
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today that Disaster SNAP (D-SNAP) benefits are being implemented in counties impacted by …
Choosing a Home Repair Contractor
After a disaster, you may need to hire a professional to help you make home repairs. It’s essential that …
EFRP Provides Assistance to Private Forest Owners
The Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP), administered by the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA), helps the owners of non-industrial …
North Carolina’s Livestock Numbers, Feed Needs, and Transportation Logistics
ARE’s Department Extension Leader Nick Piggott and Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist Heidi Schweizer have compiled livestock loss estimates by species and aggregated …
Flood Damage to Forest Stands
The flooding that has resulted from Hurricane Florence in much of North Carolina may have significant impact on forested …
Composting Basics
Have you been wanting to begin composting at home, but weren’t sure how? The Composting Basics class will take …
Have You Seen a Diamondback?
According to Jeff Hall, Conservation Biologist with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, sightings of Diamondback rattlesnakes are becoming much …
Landscape for Life
When: The class will be held on six consecutive Wednesday evenings, beginning on July 11 from 6-8 p.m. and …
Coastal NC Landscape Plant Dos and Don'ts
As with any area, proper plant selection along our beaches and barrier islands is very important. The publication, Native …
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