Planting Forages for Wildlife
Destruction of wildlife habitats has made populations of many animals decline. Whether you are a hunter or just enjoy …
Agriculture & Food
Extension and research at NC State address timely issues impacting our state. Extension delivers trusted information directly into the hands of farmers and agribusinesses, helping them translate knowledge into solutions that grow our economy and communities.
Commercial Poultry Meeting
Commercial Poultry Meeting Location: Agricultural Service Center 123 Caroline St. Rockingham, NC 28379 Time: March 4, 2020, 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. If you are …
Pesticide Credits Offered
Pesticide “V” Credits Offered (2 Credits) Tuesday, February 25, 2020 5–7 p.m. at the N.C. Cooperative Extension of Anson County To register …
Upcoming Field Crop Production Meetings
Be sure to mark your calendar to attend these area Field Crop Production Meetings during February. 2020 Winter Production Meeting …
Woodland Stewards - a Regional Extension Program for Landowners!
Anson County Woodland Owners! Come learn about managing your woodlands in this four part course offered by Anson Cooperative …
Building Wholesale Capacity & Food Safety for Produce Farms
Come Join N.C. Cooperative Extension and Carolina Farm Stewardship Association for a low-cost workshop on wholesale production and GAP …
4-H Livestock Interest Meeting
This is an interest meeting for youth that are wanting to get involved with livestock. Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November …
Building Wholesale Capacity & Food Safety for Produce Farms
DATE: December 5, 2019 TIME: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. LOCATION: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Anson County Center: 501 McLaurin St, Wadesboro, NC 28170 REGISTRATION: $20 …
Young Farmers BBQ Mixer at Hickory Nut Gap Farm
Young Farmers BBQ Mixer at Hickory Nut Gap Farm Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019 5–9 p.m. 57 Sugar Hollow Rd., Fairview, NC Free BBQ …
Family Fall Fest at 2019 Ag Expo & Fair
The 2019 Anson Ag Expo & Fair is set and planning is underway for another great festival for families …
Anson Ag Fair Set for End of September
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Anson County is pleased to announce plans for the 2019 Anson Ag Fair, set for Saturday, …
Forage Field Day in Marshville
Join us for an evening field day, featuring summer annuals and the research being done in Union County. When: August …
2019 Ag Expo & Fair Events
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Anson County’s Annual 2019 Family Fall Fest, Ag Fair, & Youth Livestock Show. Lineup of events are: Youth …
Conservation Resources Workshop
Don’t miss out on this great learning opportunity! If you are interested in conservation practices on your farm then …
Earning Additional Income Through Hunt Leases
The value of wildlife and hunting is increasing as hunting land continues to disappear due to development. At times, …
2019 Small Farm Field Day
Don’t miss out on a great opportunity to learn about ongoing research and demonstrations being conducted at North Carolina …
Feral Swine Listening Session
Feral Swine Listening Session Hosted by the NC Feral Swine Task Force and the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Anson County Center Where: …
Farming Partnerships and NCDA&CS Hurricane Florence Agriculture Disaster Program 2018
North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is working to complete crop claims pertaining to the NCDA&CS Hurricane …
Solitary Ground Bees Not a Threat
This time each year many homeowners notice small dirt mounds in their yard, at parks, or recreational fields created …
Upcoming Events for Pesticide Credits
Upcoming Events Please register for the Anson County class by calling the N.C. Cooperative Extension of Anson County office at 704-694-2915. …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Department of Entomology at the Vernon James Research and Extension Center
- NC Agricultural Chemicals Manual
- NC Pest News
- NCDA&CS Soil Testing Information
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- NC Pesticide Safety Education
- NC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
- Official Variety Testing
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