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Poultry Science Summer Immersion Applications Open Now
Join us for PSSI What: 5-day residential summer camp at NC State’s Prestage Dept. of Poultry Science. Who: High school youth …

Monarch Butterfly Proposed for Listing Under the US Endangered Species Act
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service announced on December 10 that they are proposing to list the monarch butterfly …

Bridging the GAP: Technologies to Improve Pasture Management and Winter Feeding
Technologies: Temporary fencing is a versatile tool that allows management of livestock, specially grazing cattle, in the landscape. Bale grazing provides …
2024 NC Produce Safety Professionals Conference
FSMA PRODUCE SAFETY RULE (PSR) PRE-HARVEST WATER PROVISION REQUIREMENTS: ELEMENTS OF THE AGRICULTURAL WATER ASSESSMENT This one day conference will …

2024-25 Clinic Holiday Schedule
As the holiday season approaches, the PDIC will be following scheduled closures based on the university holiday calendar. For Thanksgiving, …

Plan for Fun at Our 2025 Chatham County Spring Ag Fest!
Spring Ag Fest Celebrating Chatham County Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources Saturday, March 29, 2025 10 a.m.–3 p.m. This is a FREE Event! Chatham …

Poultry, Youth, & State Fair Sale of Champions
On the last day of the 2024 NC State Fair, the annual Sale of Champions Livestock Auction happens in …

Registration Open for 2025 Chatham County Beekeeping School
The Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension, in partnership with the Chatham County Beekeepers’ Association (CCBA), is excited to …

Storm Damage to Trees
Recent snow and ice storms have caused extensive damage to trees. Consider hiring a certified arborist to help assess …

Free Webinar on USDA Hurricane Recovery Options for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
Getting back into production after sustaining hurricane damage is overwhelming. Join us for information on USDA recovery options and …

Backyard Composting
Instead of disposing of yard trimmings and kitchen scraps, you can compost them in your own backyard. Composting is an …

Helene Response Resources for Farmers and Farmworkers (Webinar)
NC State Extension Forestry, in partnership with state and federal agencies supporting the recovery efforts, will host a webinar …

'Teaching With Turkeys' Tells the Think & Do YMTS Story!
Want to know more about the 2024 Youth Market Turkey Show? Check out College of Agriculture and Life Sciences …

You Can Help Chatham Agribusinesses Help Western NC Farmers
Our Chatham County agribusiness stores have stepped up to aid farmers in western North Carolina devastated by Hurricane Helene. …

Soil Management Recommendations for Helene-Impacted Western N.C.
Hurricane Helene caused great devastation throughout much of Western North Carolina and farm fields were not spared. There are …

PDIC Sample Fees Waived for Counties Affected by Helene
In the aftermath of Helene and the devastation that hit Western North Carolina, our hearts go out to those …

Crop Insurance Guidance for Farmers
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, the agricultural community in Western North Carolina is faced with a long and …

Drinking Water Safety
As water systems come back online in areas affected by Hurricane Helene, it is still important to ensure that …

Hay and Livestock Assistance Form
N.C. Cooperative Extension and the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) are helping coordinate donations of hay …
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County Extension Programs
Extension Topics
- Executive Farm Management Program
- Extension Entomology - Insect Biology and Management
- Extension Plant Pathology
- Farm Law for Producers and Landowners
- Hemp
- Horticulture
- NC FarmLink
- NC Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- NC Pesticide Safety Education
- Official Variety Testing
More Extension Programs at NC State University
- Agriculture and Resource Economics Extension
- Animal Science Extension
- Apiculture and Beekeeping
- Crop and Soil Sciences
Partnerships and Organizations
- Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)
- NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- NC State Climate Office
- USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
Publications, Information, and News
Recent Publications related to Agriculture & Food

Green Cloverworm in Soybean
This Soybean Insect Factsheet describes the biology, identification, and control of green cloverworm in soybeans …
Plant Growth Regulators
This publication explains plant growth regulators for a variety of crops.
2025 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual
This manual, updated every year, covers pesticide use and safety information, chemical application equipment, fertilizer …
Basic Information for Determining Drain Spacing on North Carolina Soils
Knowing the soil profile of your agricultural land will help determine the spacing needed for …
FloodWise Flood Mitigation and Reduction Practices Budget Tools
This publication provides a set of budget tools for the ten most promising nature-based solutions …
Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis L.)
This publication discusses growing and harvesting bloodroot, a spring wildflower used to produce natural red, …
Cultivation of Ramps (Allium tricoccum and A. burdickii)
Ramps, also known as wild leeks, are native to the eastern North American mountains. They …
Commercial Goldenseal Cultivation
This factsheet covers commercial goldenseal production in North Carolina, a highly valued medicinal herb which …