North Carolina Agricultural Disaster Recovery Program
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) has received a USDA grant to assist producers in 90 …
Agriculture & Food
Extension and research at NC State address timely issues impacting our state. Extension delivers trusted information directly into the hands of farmers and agribusinesses, helping them translate knowledge into solutions that grow our economy and communities.
Hurricane Preparedness Before the Storm: Are Your Livestock Prepared?
The 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially begins June 1. Here in southeastern North Carolina we have been affected by …
Visiting NC Farms Just Got Easier
Now that spring is finally here, it is a great time to get out and enjoy the outdoors. Recent …
ServSafe Managers Food Safety
The registration fee of $125 (check or money order ONLY, made payable to N.C. Cooperative Extension of Robeson County) may …
Zebra Mussel Alert!
This is a re-post of information put out by N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission regarding zebra mussels in aquarium moss …
Curious About Soil?
If you are curious to know more about soil, the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) has a variety …
Private Applicator Recertification v Training - ONLINE
Training will cover 2021-2023 recertification updates, herbicide resistance, and water quality and pesticide performance. Two (2) hours of rectification …
2021 Auxin Best Management Practices Training, Virtual and In-Person Options
Labels for Engenia, FeXapan, Tavium, and XtendiMax are now classified as Federal Restricted Use Pesticides. They can be sold …
2021 Virtual Winter Crop Meetings with In-Person Options
Due to continued concerns regarding the spread of COVID-19, all of our traditional winter crop meetings will be held …
Virtual AgriShops
Small farmers will have two opportunities to learn about new production practices and technologies, with Virtual Regional Small Farmer …
Muscadine Culture and Pruning Workshop
Topics covered during this workshop will include trellising, training, and pruning vines; recommended varieties and cultivars; fertilization recommendations; and …
Help Feed the Hungry
Donate canned goods and other nonperishable food by February 15, 2021, and be part of a statewide N.C. Cooperative Extension campaign …
Regional Virtual Workshops to Benefit Small Farmers
Agricultural producers make decisions in a risky environment every day. With the Coronavirus Pandemic currently sweeping the globe, producers …
Anaerobic Digester Systems for NC Farms
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Dairy ASA – Ashley Robbins will be hosting a webinar on February 4, 2021, from noon–1:30 …
But This Year Is Different
This is the time of year most of us take time to reflect and look to the future. What …
Helpful Christmas Tree Care
Maybe you have or maybe you haven’t put up your Christmas tree. Trust me, I’m not judging. If you …
Cook With Me! Virtual Cooking Demonstration
Join Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) Adult Assistant Ashley McRae on December 8, 2020, from 11 a.m.–noon …
Collards and Crafts
Folks, save the date for the most unique shopping experience Robeson County has to offer! Wouldn’t you love to …
2020 Very Local Holiday Festival
Join us Saturday, December 5, from 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m., for A Very Local Holiday Festival at the Robeson County …
2021 Beginner Beekeepers School
Join us for this five (5) class series teaching the basics of beekeeping. Classes will be held on January …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
County Extension Programs
Downloadable Forms and Program Information
- 2020 Very Local Holiday Festival Vendor Registration Form FILLABLE
- January 2021 ServSafe Enrollment Form PDF Fillable
- June 2021 ServSafe Enrollment Form - PDF FIllable
Extension Programs at NC State University
- Animal Science Extension
- Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center
- NC Integrated Pest Management Information
- Vernon James Research and Extension Center
Information Portals
- Ag BioTech
- Executive Farm Management Program
- Extension Entomology - Insect Biology and Management
- Extension Plant Pathology
- Horticulture
- Industrial Hemp
- NC FarmLink
- NC Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- NC Pesticide Safety Education
- NC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
- Official Variety Testing
More Extension Programs at NC State University
- Agricultural and Human Sciences
- Agriculture and Resource Economics Extension
- Apiculture and Beekeeping
- Biological and Agricultural Engineering
- Crop and Soil Sciences
- Extension Soils Program
National eXtension Resources
Newsletters
- 2020 July Small Farms Newsletter
- 2021 March Small Farms NL
- 2021 May Livestock Newsletter
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2014, August
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2014, February
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2015, August
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2015, February
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2016, August
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2016, February
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2017, February
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2017, September
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2018, February
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2018, September
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2019, March
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2021, March
Partnerships and Organizations
- Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)
- NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- NC State Climate Office
- NCDA&CS Agronomic Division
- United States Department of Agriculture
- USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
Publications
Publications, Information, and News
- 2002 Census of Agriculture
- Agricultural Review - Monthly Publication of NCDA
- Careful Soil Sampling
- Department of Entomology at the Vernon James Research and Extension Center
- Integrated Pest Management Blogs
- NC Agricultural Chemicals Manual
- NC Pest News
- NCDA&CS Soil Testing Information
- Soil Sample Report--Growers' Link to Check on NCDA&CS Report
State and Regional Partners
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