Dairy Grants Available for Farmers and Processors
There are grant programs for dairy producers and processors to start or expand value-added dairy operations. We would appreciate …
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.
In-Person Arboretum Classes in July and August 2021
We are excited to announce that we will continue our Adult Education series at the Arboretum and Gardens at …
The Gift of William
6/29/2021 – If we had an NC FarmLink flag, it would fly at half-mast this week to honor William …
Celebrate Pollinator Week!
Pollinator Week is June 21 to 27, 2021. Pollinator Week was started to promote the value of pollinators, such …
Join Us for a Virtual Class on Pollinator Gardening
Join us on Zoom on Tuesday, June 22 at 6 p.m. to learn more about pollinator gardening. Extension Agent …
New 'Buying a Farm' Web Resource!
We are always seeking to enhance the resources that we offer on our website. The most recent addition is …
Voluntary Agricultural Districts: The Conservation Agreement Requirement Explained
Questions from landowners and county farmland preservation boards often emerge about the requirement of a conservation agreement for enrollment …
Voluntary Ag Districts: Proposed Legislation Refines Implementation and Professional Responsibility
Legislation has been introduced to the NC General Assembly to refine Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) administration as part of …
Takings: 4th Circuit Affirms "Future Use" Valuation as Just Compensation
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals recently affirmed an appraiser’s accounting of future use in establishing the value of …
Tool Lending Program
The Tool Lending Program is starting again for N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center. If you are in need …
Insurance: Rejesus and Branan Overview Crop, Liability and Property Insurance Options (Video)
Agricultural and Resource Economics Professor Rod Rejesus and Extension Assistant Professor Andrew Branan presented short presentations on Thursday, April …
Celebrating Our Volunteers During the Month of April
Did you know that April is Volunteer Appreciation Month? National Volunteer Week is also held during the month of …
Take Flight With the Pollinator Grow Box!
Pollinator Grow Box Spring is in the air and so are our very favorite pollinators! The Grow Box is a “subscription box” …
Horticultural Science Summer Institute: Registration Open!
Horticultural Science Summer Institute June 21-24, 2021 Join NC State UNiversity’s Department of Horticultural Science for an exploration of horticulture through …
Podcast!
Why are NC State Extension and N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services talking about rapidly developing farmland? What …
Canner Lid Testing
Spring is here and canning is just around the corner! Canners need to be tested every year before canning season …
Farm City Photo Contest Winners
North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center has announced their Farm City Photo Contest winners. The winning photographs will …
Small Flock Poultry Processing Field Day
Are you interested in processing your own poultry, or have you considered renting the mobile processing unit from the …
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 …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
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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