Woodland Owner Webinars on Demand
Webinars are a great opportunity to learn about different forestry topics from experts in the field, and we have …
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New Predetermined Coastal Evacuation Zones
Last week, North Carolina announced the implementation of the Know Your Zone initiative for the state’s coastal communities. The …
NCDA&CS to Treat Gypsy Moth Infestations in Seven Counties
RALEIGH, N.C. — The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will conduct treatments for gypsy moth infestations in …
Can Newer Irrigation Techniques Save Water?
MADISON — All plants need water to grow well. And, water can be a limiting factor in good crop …
Cow Locating to Help Offset Production Costs
GROENLO, Netherlands — Many dairy farmers are searching for ways to control costs without compromising cow comfort, health, or …
Asian Giant Hornets Not a Problem for NC Beekeepers...yet?
There is a viral news story circulating about the “murder hornet,” the unfortunate moniker of the Asian Giant hornet, Vespa …
ALERT: Agriculture-Only Window Opens for Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and Advance
[Note, given the urgency and high competition for this program, this is copied from the Small Business Administration website. This …
Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program for Farmers and Ranchers Affected by COVID-19
Farmers and ranchers will soon be eligible for Economic Injury Disaster Loans, in anticipation of the $484 billion aid …
Exploring Pastured Pork: A Virtual Intro to Niche-Pork Production
Have you thought about raising pigs? Whether you want to raise pigs for you and your family or as a …
COVID-19 Relief Funds Available to Farmers
PITTSBORO, N.C. — Farms and businesses with fewer than 500 employees and that meet the Small Business Administration’s definition …
How to Create a Free Online Store for Your Farm
As long as you have Internet access you won’t even have to leave home to attend this training. There …
COVID-19 Resources
NC State Extension’s Food Safety site has compiled some resources that provide best practices for preparing for COVID-19. These …
Springtime Can Bring Severe Weather - Be Prepared
As springtime in North Carolina brings warmer weather, severe weather becomes more likely. It is important to be prepared …
Pecan Pest Management Program Feb. 26 From 6 to 8 p.m.
The NC Pecan Growers and the Cooperative Extension Service are coordinating a pecan pest management program for NC commercial …
#Farmerstrong - an Idea Worth Seeding
Michelle Grainger, Managing Director of the Executive Farm Management Program, gave a Tedx talk in Cary, NC on December …
Sustainable Forestry and African American Land Retention Program Receives USDA Forest Service 2019 Regional Forester’s Honor Award
From the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, Greenville, SC Greenville, SC – The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (Endowment) …
Specialty Crop Grant
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services recently announced recipients of over $1.3 million in funding from the …
NC AgVentures Grant Program Is Growing!
NC AgVentures grant program has expanded from 18 to 46 eligible counties. To accommodate the increase, NC AgVentures is …
Are You Prepared for Wildfire
This week the Drought Monitor map indicates that large portions of North Carolina are drying out. Even after a …
Ag Carolina Farm Credit Grants for Producers
AgCarolina Farm Credit is accepting grant applications through October 15, 2019, for programs benefiting farmers and rural residents in …
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