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Poultry Science Summer Immersion Applications Open Now
Join us for PSSI What: 5-day residential summer camp at NC State’s Prestage Dept. of Poultry Science. Who: High school youth …

2025 Fruit Plant Sale - Stanly County 4-H
Spring is just around the corner, and Stanly County 4-H is excited to announce our annual Spring Plant Sale! …

A Year in Extension January-June Programming
We are excited to announce the programs for January-June in our new “A Year in Extension” Program! Check out …

The Pasture Post- Tri-County Livestock Newsletter Winter 2024
Click the banner above to see the Winter 2024 edition of the Pasture Post Tri-County Livestock …

Stanly County Beekeeping School 2025
Are you interested in learning the art of beekeeping or how bees affect our ecosystem? If so then the …

Monarch Butterfly Proposed for Listing Under the US Endangered Species Act
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service announced on December 10 that they are proposing to list the monarch butterfly …

Bridging the GAP: Technologies to Improve Pasture Management and Winter Feeding
Technologies: Temporary fencing is a versatile tool that allows management of livestock, specially grazing cattle, in the landscape. Bale grazing provides …
2024 NC Produce Safety Professionals Conference
FSMA PRODUCE SAFETY RULE (PSR) PRE-HARVEST WATER PROVISION REQUIREMENTS: ELEMENTS OF THE AGRICULTURAL WATER ASSESSMENT This one day conference will …

2024-25 Clinic Holiday Schedule
As the holiday season approaches, the PDIC will be following scheduled closures based on the university holiday calendar. For Thanksgiving, …

2024 Cattle Traceability Rule
We have had a few questions recently about the cattle traceability rule that went into effect on November 5th, …

What's In Season For The Holidays?
Fall is in the air and the leaves are finally beginning to change and hopefully the weather will begin …

Poultry, Youth, & State Fair Sale of Champions
On the last day of the 2024 NC State Fair, the annual Sale of Champions Livestock Auction happens in …

The Pasture Post Tri-County Livestock Newsletter
Click the banner above to see the latest edition of the Pasture Post Tri-County Livestock …

Storm Damage to Trees
Recent snow and ice storms have caused extensive damage to trees. Consider hiring a certified arborist to help assess …

Free Webinar on USDA Hurricane Recovery Options for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
Getting back into production after sustaining hurricane damage is overwhelming. Join us for information on USDA recovery options and …

Backyard Composting
Instead of disposing of yard trimmings and kitchen scraps, you can compost them in your own backyard. Composting is an …

Helene Response Resources for Farmers and Farmworkers (Webinar)
NC State Extension Forestry, in partnership with state and federal agencies supporting the recovery efforts, will host a webinar …
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- Extension Entomology - Insect Biology and Management
- Extension Plant Pathology
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- NC Pesticide Safety Education
- Official Variety Testing
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- Water Quality and Waste Management Programs in Biological and Agricultural Engineering
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- NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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- NCDA & CS Agronomic Services - Soil Testing
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Recent Publications related to Agriculture & Food

Growing Blueberries in the Home Garden
Blueberries can be grown in home gardens anywhere in North Carolina if the right species …

Chapter 7. The Postharvest Building
This is chapter 7 of a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper …

Chapter 10. Food Safety and Quality Standards in Postharvest
This is chapter 10 of a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper …
Chapter 11. Food Safety
This is chapter 11 of a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper …

Postscript — Data Collection and Analysis
This is the postscript to a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper …

Root-Knot Nematode of Tomato
This publication discusses the symptoms and treatment of root-knot nematodes in tomatoes in North Carolina.

Target Spot of Tobacco
Target spot is a potentially devastating leaf spot disease in tobacco in North Carolina. This …

Chapter 5. Refrigeration Load
This is chapter 5 in a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper …