Farmers Can Prevent COVID-19 Spread Through Use of Shared Equipment and Tools
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has recognized food and agriculture as a critical infrastructure industry for national security …
Farm Health & Safety
Pesticide Recertification Training
There are two separate trainings being offered on September 23, 2020 – a morning class from 9–11 a.m. and …
Sheep and Goats: Breeding Season Considerations
Happy first few weeks of school to all school-age children!! My five-year-old starts school this year (I can’t even …
A Landowner’s Role in a Stable Food Supply
As I write this article, the threat of continued COVID-19 spread and subsequent disruption to our economy persists. As …
Program to Help Farmers and Livestock Producers
Corona Virus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) is a program facilitated by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and …
Risk Management Basics: What Every Farmer Needs to Know
Agricultural producers make decisions in a risky environment every day. With the Coronavirus Pandemic currently sweeping the globe, producers …
Risk Management Basics:What Every Farmer Needs to Know
Please see these helpful tips from our Robeson and Bladen Area Agent, Small Farm Management, Nelson Brownlee, and …
How Are You?
To say things in our world are a little different today than a month ago may be an understatement. …
COVID-19 and Agriculture
I am sure by now COVID-19 and the detrimental effects it is posing to our livelihood, small businesses, agriculture, …
Beekeeping School Provides Training for New Beekeepers
With the beginning of spring just around the corner, many local beekeepers are getting ready for the upcoming season …
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 …
North Carolina Celebrates the Contributions of Small-Scale Farmers With Small Farms Week, March 22-28
Small farms play a vital role in supporting the competitiveness and sustainability of United States rural and farm economies, …
Kidding/Lambing Season
Breeding season for sheep and goats is usually September through January. The gestation period is five months, so does …
2019 - NC's Warmest Year...so Far
It’s official. According to the blog posted by the North Carolina State University Climate Office, 2019 edged out 1990 …
Livestock and Prussic Acid Poisoning
We will soon have our first frost of the year. Many producers become concerned about grazing forages that have …
CCA Training, December 10-12
CCA_web form registration 2019 N.C. Cooperative Extension of Johnston County will host the annual CCA training once again. Come and receive …
Extension Helps Small Farmers
Small farms play a vital role in supporting the competitiveness and sustainability of the United States rural and farm …
Eastern Equine Encephalitis
North Carolina has had its first confirmed case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) for this year. Eastern Equine Encephalitis …
Growing With Technology
Over the years, agriculture has experienced a wide array of technology introduced to make the job of growing and …
Cattle Fly Control
Spring is here! We are finally starting to see some warm weather, sunshine, and green pastures. Spring and summer …
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More Extension Programs at NC State University
National eXtension Resources
Newsletters
- 2020 July Livestock Newsletter
- 2020 July Small Farms Newsletter
- 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
Partnerships and Organizations
- National Ag Safety Database
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
- National Pesticide Information Center Emergency Resources
- NC Agromedicine Institute
- NCDA&CS Structural Pest Control and Pesticide Division
Publications, Information, and News
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