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.

Anaerobic Digester Systems for NC Farms

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Dairy ASA – Ashley Robbins will be hosting a webinar on February 4, 2021, from noon–1:30 …

— 3 weeks ago, Dairy

2020 Anson County Farm Family of the Year

We are exited to announce that the Stinson Family received the 2020 Anson County Farm Family of the Year. Check …

— 2 months ago

"Visit NC Farms" Informational Meeting for New Cell Phone App

The “Visit NC Farms” cell phone app connects North Carolina residents & visitors by helping find farms closest to …

— 3 months ago

Agrability/Life Project 1890 Land Grant Institution Virtual Workshop

Agrability/Life Project 1890 Land Grant Institution Virtual Workshop. Monday, November 2 thru Thursday, November 12, 2020. For registration go …

— 3 months ago

Backyard Composting

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

— 3 months ago, Gardening

Savvy Shopper: Meat Label Claims

If you’ve ever purchased meat before, you’ve probably seen various labels on meat packaging like grass-finished, natural, antibiotic-free, or …

— 4 months ago, Union County Center

Growing Bloodroot?

We often receive questions on how to grow Bloodroot. Margaret and Alison, with the NC Alternative Crops and Organics …

— 4 months ago, Horticulture

Saving Milk

One of my favorite childhood movies was Heidi. There are many versions but I’ve only seen the one made …

— 4 months ago, Food Safety

NC Tree Identification

Trees of North Carolina A Free, On-Line Plant Identification tool Featuring native and naturalized trees of North Carolina. Includes images of bark, twigs, …

— 4 months ago, Gardening

Pre-Plant Strategies for Wheat - Webinar

Are you planting wheat this fall? Join us for part 1 of our “Wheat Production Series” on September 25, 2020, from …

— 5 months ago, Small Grains

Southeastern Vegetable Crop Handbook

Everything you need to know to successfully grow vegetables in the Southeast including: varieties, planting dates, fertilizer recommendations, cover …

— 5 months ago, Gardening

Where Are the Canning Jars? Is It 1975 All Over Again?

I hold cloudy memories of the 1970s. I remember that decade being aesthetically challenged, but what I most clearly …

— 5 months ago, Food Safety

Introduction to Plant Identification

The Path to Successful Gardening Six Week Course taught by Bryce Lane NCSU Professor & Lecturer Emeritus, Dept. of Horticultural Science Location JC Raulston …

— 5 months ago, Gardening