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 …
Farm Health & Safety
WEBINAR: Defend the Flock: How Avian Influenza Affects Us All
It’s Bird Health Awareness Week! To help you keep your flock healthy, the USDA-APHIS will host a free webinar, …
Farm Transition Tactics
William Hamilton is a 15-year veteran dealing with farmland in North Carolina, specializing in a wide array of issues …
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 …
Coronavirus Food Assistance Program II Due Friday, Dec. 11
Round 2 of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) applications are due this Friday, December 11, 2020. They have …
Forsyth County to Offer Virtual Pesticide Continuing Education in December
Join Forsyth County Extension agents for a continuing education class for farmers, landscapers, and other agricultural professionals. Agents April …
Spring 2021 Online Pesticide School Schedule Available
The Spring 2021 Online Pesticide Safety School Schedule is now available for registrants who are seeking initial licensing in …
Pesticide Recertification Opportunities 2020-2021
Agents in Wilkes, Surry, Stokes, Yadkin, and Forsyth Counties are partnering to deliver pesticide recertification opportunities for license holders …
Business of Farming Series
North Carolina Cooperative Extension, along with the Davidson County Community College Small Business Center, will be hosting a “Business …
Giveaways Planned for Community Census Days in September
City and county officials are urging residents to come out, complete the census and then pick up free face …
PPE Available for Agriculture Workers in Forsyth County
North Carolina Cooperative Extension is working with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) to distribute …
Hurricane Preparation and Recovery for North Carolina: Poultry Producers Guide
Hurricane season officially started on June 1. Experts are predicting an active season, so preparation is essential. To help poultry …
Know Your Zone - Hurricane Preparedness
The North Carolina Department of Public Safety recently announced the Know Your Zone campaign to help coastal residents and …
Farm Credit Releases Free Online Course to Help Farmers Cope With Stress
A couple of weeks ago, we shared some resources for farmers concerned about maintaining their mental health during these …
Collaborative Newsletter Addresses COVID-19 Impacts on Poultry
In collaboration with Extension service faculty at Purdue University, the University of Maryland and Virginia Tech, NC State University …
Staying Mentally Healthy During COVID-19: Resources for Farmers
COVID-19 has made a big impact on animal producers and there have been a lot of resources for dealing …
Farmworker Health and the COVID-19 Pandemic
Farmworkers are essential to our lives. During the COVID-19 pandemic, their work hasn’t stopped. Learn more about the risks …
Webinar Series: Mental Health for Farming and Rural Communities
We’re sharing a webinar series opportunity with our community: Improving Mental Health Service Access for Farming and Rural Communities: …
Pesticides: EPA Cancellation Order on Dicamba, Distribution Ceases, Use Ends July 31
The EPA has issued its cancellation order pursuant to the 9th Circuit ruling last week ordering the delisting of …
Last Week in Farm Law (June 5, 2020): 9th Circuit Dicamba De-Listing, Farm Act Passes NC Legislature Sans Smokeable Hemp Ban, SSAWG Closes
9th Circuit Suspends Listing of Dicamba Last week on June 3, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ordered the EPA …
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