Good Agricultural Practices One-Day Workshop
North Carolina State University and North Carolina Cooperative Extension are partnering with Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA) and other …
Farm Health & Safety
Southern Farm Show 2019
The Southern Farm Show begins January 30th and runs through February 1st at the NC State Fairgrounds in Raleigh. …
2018 Union County Farm Tour Is Cancelled
The 2018 Union County Farm Tour scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, September 18th has been cancelled due to damage in …
Backyard Chickens - Biosecurity
These days, chickens are a common sight in both rural and urban backyards but with the increase in the …
2018 Poultry / Swine Composter Workshop
Union, Stanly, Cabbarus, and Anson Soil & Water Conservation Districts are partnering with N.C. Cooperative Extension to present the …
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- NC Agromedicine Institute
- NCDA&CS Structural Pest Control and Pesticide Division
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Protecting People and the Environment When Using Pesticides
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Improving Lawn Care and Gardening
This question and answer worksheet will help homeowners focus on potential problems with drinking water …
12/18/18 — SoilFacts
Disease Management and Guidelines for the Honey Bee
It is the goal of every beekeeper to maintain healthy, productive colonies. This can only …
12/18/18
Handling and Cleaning Up Damaged Pesticide Containers at Home
This publication offers guidelines if a recent storm resulted in water damage to a pesticide …
12/17/18 — Disaster Recovery
Why Do Septic Systems Fail?
This publication describes common causes for septic tank failures and suggests steps you can take …
12/7/18 — SoilFacts
Improving Storage and Handling of Pesticides
This question and answer worksheet for farmers explains best management practices for pesticide storage and …
12/7/18 — Farm*A*Syst
Good Soil Management Helps Protect Groundwater
This publication discusses best practices management to prevent agricultural activities from contaminating groundwater. It covers …
11/1/18 — SoilFacts
After the Flood: Inspect, Purge, and Disinfect Your Well
This factsheet offers instruction on what to do with your well after a flood.
10/23/18 — Disaster Recovery