Soil Testing Kits Available in the Demonstration Garden
Do you need soil testing kits? Currently, community members can pick up a soil testing kit outside our office …
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.
NC State Youth Livestock Science Camp
Youth ages 15-18 are invited to attend the four-day virtual, livestock science camp. Youth will learn more about the livestock …
4-H Youth Market Turkey Show
Registration will open March 2, 2021, at 9 a.m. for the 2021 Youth Market Turkey Show (YMTS) tentatively scheduled …
Growing Beyond Veggies Series, Spring 2021 Sessions
Alongside fresh produce, community and school gardens grow deep relationships and community engagement, provide space for physical and mental …
Farm Transition Tactics
William Hamilton is a 15-year veteran dealing with farmland in North Carolina, specializing in a wide array of issues …
Fence Law: When North Carolina Was the "Open Range"
[Farmlaw Editor’s Note: the piece below is not news, but rather a sidebar concerning development of North Carolina fence …
Calling All Current & Future Farmer Veterans!
Consider participating in this educational conference to learn about resources available to North Carolina Farmer Veterans, gain some ideas …
Farm Credit Knowledge Center to Host Virtual Farm Management Institute
The Farm Credit Knowledge Center announced their annual and highly-anticipated Farm Management Institute will be offered in a virtual …
Farmers of Color Network Infrastructure Grants
Grant applications are now open for the second round of grants from the Farmers of Color Network Infrastructure Fund …
February Is National Pesticide Safety Month!
February is National Pesticide Safety Month! So, we want to share some tips to help keep our community safe. For …
North Carolina Youth Institute Places Youth in the Center of Solving Global Food Insecurity
Do you care about a better world? Interested in solving global challenges like food security, clean water, and human …
Forsyth 4-H Plant Sale
2021 FORSYTH COUNTY 4-H PLANT SALE Forsyth County 4-H is taking pre-orders for their annual 4-H Plant Sale now through …
2021 Piedmont Spring Gardening Series
The horticulture agents of Forsyth, Guilford, and Yadkin Counties are partnering to offer an introductory gardening series. This eight-part …
Small Poultry Producer Survey
As we work to improve our programming to better suit the needs of the county, we would like the …
$5,000 Grants to 50 Farmers
In 2020 The National Young Farmers Coalition (Young Farmers) launched a new grant program to help young and beginning …
Arboretum Adult Education Continues Online in Spring 2021
For spring 2021, N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center will continue the Arboretum Adult Education series with virtual classes …
Swine Nuisance: Branan Discusses Recent 4th Circuit Opinion in McKiver v. Murphy Brown
In November, the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, VA released the long-awaited opinion in the right to …
Upcoming Online Workshops for Small Fruit Growers
Durham County is offering an online workshop series presenting best management practices for growing blueberries, strawberries, and caneberries (blackberries …
Lawn Alternatives – Replacing or Reducing the Size of Your Lawn
This article was compiled by Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Nancy Goodrum. Have you ever thought about why you have a lawn? For several …
What Are Your Garden Goals for the New Year?
As we enter a new year, you may already be making resolutions. Winter is also a time when many …
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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 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
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