2019 NC 4-H Horse Program Calendar of Events
The 2019 NC 4-H Horse Program Calendar of Events is available for download and distribution. Event hyperlinks take you to websites …
Agriculture & Food
NC State Extension connects farmers, agribusinesses and communities with vital research-based information and technology. Research at NC State targets society's grand challenges. Extension delivers this research directly into the hands of North Carolinians, helping them to translate knowledge into everyday solutions.
New Extension Associate: Mary Fosnaught
The Prestage Department of Poultry Science welcomed Mary Fosnaught to the faculty on October 3, 2018. We asked Fosnaught …
Talking Turkey at the N.C. State Fair
If you’ve been following the 2018 Youth Market Turkey Show, you know it was part of a record-breaking year …
Programs Approved to Help NC Pasture-Based Livestock Producers Impacted by 2019 Hurricanes
Three programs are available to help farmers that had damage to pastures from the effects of flooding and excessive …
Do You Have a Winter Feeding Plan for Your Livestock? Do You Know the Nutritional Value of Your Hay?
Hay Donations Individuals interested in donating hay to the hurricane recovery effort can list their donation on the Hay Donation …
2018 NC State Fair & Southeastern Regional Contest Results
Thanks to everyone for participating in another great event! NC State Fair Livestock Judging & Skillathon Contest Results Southeastern Regional Livestock …
4-H Livestock Team Competes at the NC State Fair
The Forsyth 4-H Livestock Team competed at the NC State Fair in both skillathon and judging October 27 and …
Fall 2018 Livestock News
The Fall 2018 Livestock newsletter is now available! It contains information on: Hay donations and hay sampling Creating a winter feeding plan The …
Egg Grading Class
There will be an Egg Grading Class on Thursday, December 6, 2018, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Caldwell County Center …
Local Farm City Celebration Bringing the University to the People
National Farm City Week is always designated the week before Thanksgiving. It is the perfect time of year to …
Fall 2018 - Adult Education at the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center, and Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers invite you to attend the 2018 Fall Adult …
Grasses for Your Lawn and Beyond
Fall is an excellent time for gardening in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. Many homeowners renovate tall fescue …
Canceled on Saturday - 2018 Extension Master Gardener Volunteers’ Plant Sale
The Plant Sale is cancelled for Saturday, September 15, 2018. Thank you to everyone who supported us on Friday! The Extension …
Cattle Referendum to Be Held October 4
All cattle owners age 18 and older (on October 4, 2018) are asked to vote in the state-wide cattle referendum …
How to Handle, Prepare, and Cook Meat
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Davidson County, along with NC Choices, are hosting a Fall Local Meat Series for Consumers …
Pawpaw Orchard Tours Being Held in August
The month of August presents three opportunities to learn about pawpaw cultivation in Forsyth County! There will be tours of …
Fall 2018 Pesticide Safety School in Winston-Salem
There will be a pesticide safety school in Winston-Salem on August 21 and 22, 2018, at the N.C. Cooperative …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Blueberry Growers in and around Forsyth County
- Locally Grown Food and Fun on the Farm Directory for Piedmont Triad
- Strawberry Growers in and around Forsyth County
County Extension Programs
Extension Programs at NC State University
- 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 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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