Picking Up After the Storm on Pasture-Based Livestock Farms
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How beekeepers can minimize the effects on their hives The devil is in the details, most of which are under …
Livestock Shelter Open in Rocky Mount
The East Carolina Agriculture and Education Center has opened its doors as a storm refuge center for livestock including …
NCDA&CS Update on Hurricane Dorian (9/4/19)
This newsletter contains important information from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Veterinary Division’s Livestock Unit …
Six NC Counties Under Storm Warnings to Cease Waste Application
Due to weather warnings issued by the National Weather Service at 5:02 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2019, all …
NCDA&CS Update on Hurricane Dorian (9/3/19)
This newsletter contains important information from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Veterinary Division’s Livestock Unit …
USDA Storm Preparation and Recovery Guides for Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has published guidance for agriculture, aquaculture, and forestry producers to aid in storm …
Recruiting for Youth Leadership Stanly 2019!
Stanly County 4-H will be launching our pilot class of Youth Leadership Stanly this fall. What is involved? The Youth …
Preparing Your Home and Family for Potential Disasters
Preparing for disaster is seldom top of mind, but as many North Carolinians have learned in recent years, it …
NCDA&CS Update on Hurricane Dorian (9/2/19)
This newsletter contains important information from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Veterinary Division’s Livestock Unit …
Be Safe and Have What You Need to Evacuate
Is your family prepared to deal with a hurricane? Are you ready to evacuate quickly if needed? Now is …
Equine Evacuation Center Now Open
The Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC), Mills Spring, N.C., has opened its doors as an equine refuge center for …
Stay Ahead of the Storm With Extension Disaster Resources
NC State Extension provides timely resources and updates on hurricane planning, preparation and recovery to help our North Carolina …
Exceptions to Regulations for Evacuation of Equines Due to Hurricane Dorian
Due to potential emergency conditions that appear likely due to Hurricane Dorian, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and …
State of Emergency and Suspension of Vehicle Regulations
Because of the potential impacts of Hurricane Dorian, Governor Roy Cooper has issued Executive Order No. 100 where he …
Keep an Eye on Hurricane Dorian - Prepare Now
Now is the time to make preparations to protect yourself and your property from whatever Hurricane Dorian might bring. …
2019 Extension Master Food Volunteer Program Applications Now Open!
We are excited to announce the first Extension Master Food Volunteer Training in Stanly County!! See flyer for details. …
Become an Extension Master Food Volunteer!
Do you have an interest or passion for food, nutrition, cooking, food safety, or food preservation?! Would you like …
Farm Crisis Assistance for Farmers
The past few years have been especially hard on farmers, with drought, flooding, fires, tariffs and related market instability …
2019 National Hurricane Preparedness Week
This week is National Hurricane Preparedness Week and now is the time to start getting ready. Hurricane season officially …
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