Tobacco Associates Export Promotion Referendum
To All North Carolina Flue-Cured Tobacco Growers This notice is hereby given that a check-off referendum will be held on: Wednesday, …
Farm Health & Safety
14th Annual Agricultural Development Forum
Join us for the 14th Annual at NC State Fairgrounds Governor Holshouser Building, Raleigh Thursday, January 31, 2019 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Free Admission · Lunch Provided · Open …
2019 NC Farm School Northern Piedmont
JOIN US FOR OUR INTEREST MEETINGS!! R.S.V.P. online November 27, 2018, at 7 p.m. N.C. Cooperative Extension, Durham County Center 721 Foster Street Durham, NC November …
Orange County "Summary of Agricultural Resources" Guide Book
The Economic Development Department created a new 48-page summary booklet identifying the agricultural themed resources (federal, state county, nonprofits) …
At This Campus Lab, Worms Eat Your Leftovers
Rhonda Sherman posted this article that was authored by Carla Davis: June 29, 2017 | Author: Carla Davis, NC State University Sustainability Office You …
Glyphosate Carcinogenicity Review Published
Recently, concerns have been expressed about the safety of glyphosate. Although hazard analysis by some non-governmental organizations have suggested …
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