Anson County Horticulture & Forestry Needs Assessment Survey
Below is a short 5-minute survey that will help N.C. Cooperative Extension in Anson County plan future horticulture and …
Farm Health & Safety
Online Sales Learning Opportunities for Local Farms
COVID-19 has changed the way that some of our farms do business. Selling directly to the public through an …
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: …
Lomax Field Day
Pest pressure is a prominent issue on organic and sustainable farms. Join us at the 4th Annual Lomax Field …
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 …
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 …
Upcoming Farm Safety Program: First on Scene
This is a 3-hour farm safety program taught by LaMar Grafft, Associate Director of the NC Agromedicine Institute. Designed …
Crop Producers and Pesticide Applicators
Below is a listing of upcoming educational opportunities. Please take advantage of those that are important to you. If …
Agroecology on-Farm Dinner, 10/7/2017
Join us for delicious food prepared with produce from our farm, farm tours, a grand opening of our new …
Newly Required NCDA&CS Respirator Fit Test Offered
As of January 1, 2017 the NCDA&CS now require new Worker Protection Standards (WPS) that state a respirator fit …
The Disaster Handbook
The University of Florida produced this manual which describes responses to many of the issues farming communities may encounter …
Southern Piedmont Local Food Producers' Conference
On February 24th 2015, the first ever Local Food Producers’ Conference for the region will be held at the …
On-Line Newsletter From Hort Science
The NCSU Department of Horticultural Science has launched a quarterly on-line Newsletter Subscribe to see great horticulture images, learn about faculty and …
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Calibrating Field Sprayers
This brochure covers the procedures and formulas for calibrating field sprayers.
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Asian Longhorned Tick
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5/15/20
Controlling Damage in Pesticide Storage Facilities on the Farm
This publication for farmers covers the guidelines to deal with pesticide storage facilities that may …
5/6/20 — Disaster Recovery
Improving Lawn Care and Gardening
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