COVID-19 Vaccination Resources for Farmers & Farmworkers
COVID-19 vaccinations are free to all individuals age 16 or older. Vaccination appointments can be made at any of …
Covid Testing & Vaccines for Farmers and Farmworkers
N.C. Cooperative Extension in 38 counties is cooperating with agencies, North Carolina DHHS, medical providers, and volunteers to ensure …
Information on Terrestrial Flatworms and Hammerhead Worms
As if Asian giant hornets weren’t enough, this year also saw media attention on a lesser-known, but bizarre, group …
Free or Low-Cost Personal Protective Equipment for Farmers
Personal protective equipment has been a challenge to obtain since the COVID-19 pandemic. As such, respirators, cartridges, gloves, filters, …
Pesticide Recertification Classes
Given the current restrictions limiting travel and public meetings, it is not likely that face-to-face meetings will be allowed …
New Publication: Fire-Resistant Landscaping in North Carolina
Is your home or community tucked into the woods or surrounded by natural shrubs, woodlands, or marsh? If the …
NC Farm School for Veterans
The NC Down East Farm School will provide classroom instruction and personal consultations for Veterans in this region seeking …
Navigating to Pesticides Schools, Exams, and Study Materials for Pesticide License
When is the Next Pesticide School? North Carolina residents seeking to obtain a license to apply restricted pesticides to their …
NCDA&CS Agronomic Division Now Accepting More Soil Samples
Effective April 30, 2020, the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Agronomic Division will begin accepting routine samples from …
Yellow Poplar Weevils on Poplar and Magnolia
We just got an alert from Amanda Taylor, Area Specialized Agent – Nursery and Greenhouse, that yellow poplar weevils, …
Lecanium Scales Full of Eggs
Oak lecanium scale and European fruit lecanium are nearly identical soft scales that infest oaks and many other tree …
Disposing of Unwanted Fertilizer and Pesticides
Options for disposing of unwanted or damaged fertilizer or pesticides are limited but with diligence, safe disposal is possible. …
How to Find Classes Offering Pesticide Credits
Each year N.C. Cooperative Extension, Craven County Center provides classes offering 12-28 hours of pesticide credits. However, for some …
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 …
Seeking a Farmer to Tend Land? Land to Tend? Find NC FarmLink!
Landowners seeking farmers to tend land or farmers seeking new farmlands to tend should strongly consider developing a profile …
Native Plants Week
Hey everyone, I found out late on Monday that Governor Roy Cooper has signed a proclamation making this week …
All Uses of Paraquat Require Special Training
The EPA now requires that applicators as well as those mixing or handling paraquat-containing pesticides to be a certified applicator that has completed …
Paraquat Use Now Requires Training
Part of the resistance management program is to aim for 100% weed-free fields just prior to planting. However, even …
Research Seeking Volunteers to Share Experiences With Food Supply & Food Systems After Hurricane Florence
A disruption to the food systems such as a natural disaster creates challenges for families and communities. Yet, there …
Comment on Tree Fall Liability
Hurricane Florence reminds us all how quickly wind and rain can upend or tear limbs from a decades-old – …
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Economic Contribution of the Forest Sector in North Carolina, 2019
This publication discusses contributions the forest sector makes to the North Carolina economy.
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Spotted Lanternfly
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4/23/21 — Invasive Forest Pests
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This factsheet offers information on the biology and management of the emerald ash borer, an …
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This factsheet offers information on the biology and management of the Asian longhorned beetle, an …
4/12/21 — Invasive Forest Pests
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This publication discusses the benefits that land managers derive by managing wildlife habitat through controlled …
4/12/21
Threshold Legal Issues Concerning Solar Development Opportunities
This factsheet covers several factors to consider when leasing farmland for solar farm purposes. Property …
4/5/21
Balsam Twig Aphid on Fraser Fir
This publication describes the life cycle, scouting and treatment of the balsam twig aphid, a …
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