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 …
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.
Caterpillar Tunnel Construction Field Day
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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 …
Applications for Farm School Are Now Being Accepted
If you are a new farmer or have plans to start your farm in the near future then check …
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. …
USDA to Reopen FSA Offices for Additional Services During Government Shutdown
(Washington, D.C., January 22, 2019) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced that all Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices nationwide will soon reopen …
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 – …
Small Farms-AgriShop Series & Academy
Don’t miss out on a great opportunity! The AgriShop Series and Academy will include workshops covering Heirloom Tomatoes, Ginger, …
Row Cover in the Winter Garden
Earlier this year I talked about fall gardens and I briefly discussed covering your plants in cold weather. Covering …
Organic Commodities and Livestock Conference
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, …
Is It Dirt or Soil?
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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 …
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
Anson County
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Extension Programs at NC State University
- Animal Science Extension
- Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center
- Vernon James Research and Extension Center
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- Ag BioTech
- Executive Farm Management Program
- Extension Entomology - Insect Biology and Management
- Extension Plant Pathology
- Horticulture
- Industrial Hemp
- NC FarmLink
- NC Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- NC Pesticide Safety Education
- NC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
- Official Variety Testing
More Extension Programs at NC State University
- Agricultural and Human Sciences
- Agriculture and Resource Economics Extension
- Apiculture and Beekeeping
- Biological and Agricultural Engineering
- Crop and Soil Sciences
- Extension Soils Program
Partnerships and Organizations
- Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)
- NC Climate Data
- NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- NC State Climate Office
- USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
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