North Carolina Agricultural Disaster Recovery Program
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Commercial Horticulture, Nursery & Turf
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Visiting NC Farms Just Got Easier
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Pecan Scab
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Fall Pesticide Credit Recertification Opportunities
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Pesticide Recertification Training
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Program to Help Farmers and Livestock Producers
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Risk Management Basics: What Every Farmer Needs to Know
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Red Headed Flea Beetle Adults Active in Container Nurseries in Eastern NC
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Risk Management Basics:What Every Farmer Needs to Know
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COVID-19 and Agriculture
I am sure by now COVID-19 and the detrimental effects it is posing to our livelihood, small businesses, agriculture, …
Best Methods to Follow When Submitting an Email Photo for Aquatic Plant ID
It can be very frustrating when trying to get an aquatic plant identified by emailing a photo – both …
Aquatic Plants Are Already Active
The mild weather experienced this winter in southeastern NC has permitted a variety of aquatic plants and weeds to …
Important EPA Label Revisions: Are You in Compliance?
Hopefully, some of you reading this may recall previous articles on recent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revisions to pesticide …
Think the Ground Is Dry? Wet? Not Sure?
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Learn More Using the Resources Below
Extension Programs at NC State University
Farmers Markets and Local Roadside and Pick-Your-Own Markets
- Robeson County Farmers Market on Facebook
- Robeson County Strawberry Producers
- Search for Pick-Your-Own and Roadside Farm Markets
Information Portals
- Blackberries and Raspberries
- Blueberries
- Composting
- Cut Flowers
- Extension Entomology - Insect Biology and Management
- Extension Plant Pathology
- Gardening in North Carolina (Urban Horticulture)
- Horticulture
- Muscadine Grapes
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
- NC Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- New Crops and Organics
- Peaches
- Strawberries
- Turffiles - Lawn Care Information for North Carolina
- Vegetable Production - Tomatoes, Cabbage, Peppers
- Weed Management in Nurseries, Landscapes, & Christmas Trees
More Extension Programs at NC State University
- Apiculture and Beekeeping
- Fruit Crops
- Landscaping
- NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
- NC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
Newsletters
- 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)
- JC Raulston Arboretum
- The Southern Region Small Fruit Consortium
Publications, Information, and News
- Commercial Pecan Spray Guide
- Integrated Pest Management Blogs
- NC Agricultural Chemicals Manual
- NC Pest News
Specialized Search Tools
Volunteers in Extension
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