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 …
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Information Portals
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National eXtension Resources
Partnerships and Organizations
- National Ag Safety Database
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
- National Pesticide Information Center Emergency Resources
- NC Agromedicine Institute
- NCDA&CS Structural Pest Control and Pesticide Division
Publications, Information, and News
Recent Publications related to Farm Health & Safety
Septic Systems and Their Maintenance
This factsheet tells homeowners how to recognize and prevent problems with home septic systems. How …
5/26/21 — SoilFacts
Septic System Owner's Guide
If you use a septic system or if you are buying a home with a …
5/26/21 — SoilFacts
Solar Energy Resources for Local Government and Residents in North Carolina
This factsheet lists solar energy resources for residents of North Carolina.
4/27/21
Solar Panel Materials, End of Life, and Regulation
This factsheet discusses issues relating to the end-of-life and decommissioning of a solar farm.
4/27/21
Landowner Solar Leasing: Contract Terms Explained
This factsheet explains the contract terms likely to be found in a solar ground leases.
4/27/21
Insect Control
This publication covers insect control in a variety of crops, as well as household pests.
4/12/21
Threshold Legal Issues Concerning Solar Development Opportunities
This factsheet covers several factors to consider when leasing farmland for solar farm purposes. Property …
4/5/21
Stationary and Traveling Irrigation Systems
This publication explains calibration procedures for stationary and hard-hose traveler irrigation systems and how to …