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Agriculture & Food
NC State Extension connects farmers, agribusinesses and communities with vital research-based information and technology. Research at NC State targets society's grand challenges. Extension delivers this research directly into the hands of North Carolinians, helping them to translate knowledge into everyday solutions.
Are You Hand Weeding Frequently Enough?
Want to reduce your labor costs for hand weeding container nurseries? The simple (but hard answer) is to hand …
Alternatives to Glyphosate in Landscapes?
Glyphosate is the most commonly used postemergence herbicide in managed landscapes. It controls annual and perennial weeds, grasses and …
2019 NC Farm School Northern Piedmont
JOIN US FOR OUR INTEREST MEETINGS!! R.S.V.P. online at www.ncfarmschool.com November 27th at 7:00 p.m. Durham County Center 721 Foster Street Durham, NC November 29th at …
Private Pesticide Applicator Recertification Training (X and V)
What: ‘X and V’ Private Pesticide Applicator Recertification Training 2018 When: There are two opportunities for X training and two …
Orange County LocalFest
LocalFest is a celebration of all things local! Local food, music, art, businesses, and entrepreneurs, as well as, the culture and …
Food Safety Manager Certification Course - NC Safe Plates
A Training Program for Food Safety Manager Certification Class: August 27 – 28, 2018 (Monday & Tuesday) from 8:30 a.m. …
19th Annual Vermiculture Conference
On November 10-11, 2018, NC State’s 19th Annual Vermiculture Conference will be held on Centennial Campus at The James …
New Video on Setting Up a Worm Bin
Worms Can Recycle Your Garbage is a new video in the Homegrown From NC State Extension News series. In …
¿Qué Comes Durante La Copa Mundial?
El verano es un tiempo para salir y compartir con la familia, ya sea haciendo una barbacoa, iendo a …
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- Business Planning for Farmer Entrepreneurs Class Fall 2018
- Lawn and garden soil samples (form AD-15)
- Routine soil samples (form AD-1)
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