2019 Poultry Litter Spreader Calibration Demonstrations
Spreader Calibration Demos Flyer 2019 POULTRY LITTER SPREADER CALIBRATION DEMONSTRATIONS Three locations across the state: Richmond County: January 30 (Rain/Snow Date – February …
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Small Farms-AgriShop Series & Academy
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Row Cover in the Winter Garden
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Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how organic methods and markets can improve the profitability of your farm! The Organic …
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 …
Southern Farm Show
SOUTHERN FARM SHOW When: January 30 – February 1, 2019, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day Where: NC State Fairgrounds, …
Winter Light Management for Home Laying Flocks
Caring for a small chicken flock can be a very rewarding experience but winter care can become confusing. Especially …
Is It Dirt or Soil?
Is it Dirt or soil? This question takes me back to my days as a student taking high school …
Velvetbean Caterpillar Defoliating Soybeans in Piedmont
I’ve had several reports of velvetbean caterpillar out of the Piedmont area. This is a migratory insect that we …
Free Pesticide Collection Day
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Soybean Considerations Following Hurricane Florence
— Written By Rachel Vann (14 hours ago) Hurricane Florence has caused catastrophic damage across parts of North Carolina primarily from flooding …
Assistance Available for Flood Damaged Ag Land Through NRCS
Assistance Available for Flood Damaged Ag Land through NRCS The USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in North Carolina has established …
Assistance for Livestock Owners
Have you suffered livestock losses from Hurricane Florence and need help with carcass disposal? The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural …
Poultry Processing Workshop
Monday, September 24, 2018, at 11:00 p.m. Stanly County Agri-Civic Center (26032 Newt Rd, Albemarle) Learn how to process poultry on your own …
Canceled Farm City Week Dinner
With so many of our roads still flooded and washed out and after discussing with extension staff, the Chamber …
NCDA&CS Activates Hotline to Help Farmers Impacted by Hurricane Florence
NCDA&CS activates hotline to help farmers by Hurricane Florence. The hotline operates 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. RALEIGH, N.C. – …
Grain Bin Safety / Grain Rescue Program for Fire Fighters and First Responders
This is a 2-part safety program, led by LaMar Grafft, Associate Director of the NC Agromedicine Institute. The goal …
High Tunnel Construction Field Day
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