Disaster Relief for Farmers
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Forest Resources
Hurricane Florence Agricultural Program of 2018
On October 15, 2018, the North Carolina General Assembly established the Hurricane Florence Agricultural Disaster Program of 2018, a …
Florence Lands Another Gut Punch
Hurricane Florence has left another memorable mark on our region with damage sustained from significant rain and wind over …
Flood Damage to Forest Stands
The flooding that has resulted from Hurricane Florence in much of North Carolina may have significant impact on forested …
Cooperative Extension Helps Small Farmers Learn About New Programs
Small farms play a vital role in supporting the competitiveness and sustainability of the United States rural and farm …
Preparing for the Storm
Disasters happen anytime and anywhere. Is your family prepared to cope with an emergency? Could you evacuate quickly? You …
Sheep and Goats: Breeding Season Considerations
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An Inside Glance Into the Power of N.C. Cooperative Extension
An Inside Glance into N.C. Cooperative Extension North Carolina Cooperative Extension focuses on three main areas: Agriculture, Food, and Youth. …
Longleaf Pine Resource Meetings
LONGLEAF PINE RESOURCES FOR PRIVATE LANDOWNERS LEARN ABOUT: Enrolling your land in Present Use Value Enrolling your land as a Voluntary …
Disaster Preparedness
Are you prepared for a disaster? Visit Cooperative Extension’s site to learn what you need to do to be …
EPA Revision Brings Big Change to the Farm
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revised the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) in 2015. The Worker Protection Standard …
Citizen Science Program Needs Your Help Observing the Weather!
The following article was provided by David Glenn, Science & Operations Officer, NC CoCoRaHS State Co-Coordinator, with the National Weather Service in …
Present-Use Value: Why It Matters!
I often receive calls from private landowners throughout the county who are struggling to pay their tax liability on …
Timber Restoration Funds (TRF) Available Through NC Forest Service
On January 23, 2017, $1,000,000 in “time-limited” funding has been authorized to assist landowners within any counties designated in …
Timber Sale Process Using a Professional
If you own timberland or a farm with “woods” on it, how many times have you had a phone …
Resources for Storm Damage Recovery for Forest Landowners
Hurricanes can be devastating to family farms and forests. In the event a landowner experiences damage to their forest, …
Who Is Extension?
I am often asked in the community, “what do you do?” or “who do you work for?” When I …
Earth Day 46: How Are You Going to Celebrate?
Earth Day, recognized annually on April 22, is a time for people around the globe from all walks of …
Join Cooperative Extension in Celebrating Our Centennial!
Over the past 100 years, Extension agents have touched many lives through the delivery of research-based information from the …
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