Summer 2021 Tri-County Livestock Newsletter
The Tri-County Livestock Newsletter is released quarterly and covers various topics such as beef cattle, small ruminants, equine, and …
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.
Sedge Identification
Yellow Nutsedge Triangular stems shoot up from the ground from spherical tubers or basal bulbs. Each bulbs can produce 10 …
Forestry Experts Want You to Watch Out for ‘Poolside Pests’
Original article written by Laura Oleniacz for NC State News, published May 25, 2021. If you’re planning to try to …
Managing Internal Parasites in Sheep and Goats
Anthelmintic resistance is becoming a large issue in small ruminant herds. This is when deworming fails to achieve expected …
May Is Beef Month
Did you know May is beef month? The beef industry strengthens North Carolina Agriculture in many diverse ways. As …
Visit NC Farms Scavenger Hunt
Are you interested in local foods? Want to win a basket of items from Anson County local farms and …
Anson Youth Leaders Farm Tour
During a recent farm field trip to Thy Will Be Done LLC., participants of the Anson Youth Leaders Academy …
Spring 2021 Report to the People
This edition of our 2021 Report to the People will give you program updates along with current and futures …
Thinking About Planting Corn at Higher Populations?
Higher Corn Populations? Where is the Industry Headed? In this video, Area Agent, Tim Hambrick, discusses why higher populations are …
Help Feed Hungry People in Our County
Donate canned goods and other non-perishable food by February 15, 2021, and be a part of a statewide N.C. …
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 …
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 …
"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 …
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 …
Backyard Composting
Instead of disposing of yard trimmings and kitchen scraps, you can compost them in your own backyard. Composting is an …
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 …
Growing Bloodroot?
We often receive questions on how to grow Bloodroot. Margaret and Alison, with the NC Alternative Crops and Organics …
Saving Milk
One of my favorite childhood movies was Heidi. There are many versions but I’ve only seen the one made …
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, …
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 …
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
County Extension Programs
Extension Programs at NC State University
- Animal Science Extension
- Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center
- Vernon James Research and Extension Center
Information Portals
- 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
National eXtension Resources
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
Publications, Information, and News
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Plan Before You Plant
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