Goat and Sheep Producer Meeting
Carthage Farm Supply is hosting a Goat and Sheep Produers Meeting on Monday, November 4, 2019, beginning at 6:30 p.m. …
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.
Summer 2019 Snapshots From Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Garden
Photos by Debbie Roos, N.C. Cooperative Extension of Chatham County In late 2008, I planted a demonstration pollinator garden at Chatham …
Fall Festival at Huckleberry Trail Farm!
The Fall Festival Season at Huckleberry Trail Farm has begun! There are so many awesome activities awaiting visitors to the …
Final Pollinator Garden Tours of 2019!
The month of October presents two opportunities to learn about creating pollinator habitat! Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will …
Taco Thursday Local Food Demo
Taco Tuesday is “all the rage” right now but why limit the taco craze to Tuesdays? To help you …
Microchipping Your Horse
With hurricane season now peaking here in North Carolina, we all know that permanent identification is important when it …
Pesticide Credit Recertification Class
2 hours of D, G, H, I, K, L, N and O credits will also be available from 4–6 …
September 2019 Livestock News
In the September Edition of Livestock News: Important Montgomery County Information 2019 Montgomery County Youth Livestock Show Animal Waste Management N.C. Cooperative Extension …
2019 Youth Livestock Show
The 2019 Montgomery County 4-H and Farm Bureau Youth Livestock Show was held on Saturday, August 24 at the …
Cream of Broccoli Soup Local Food Demo
With the official First Day of Fall 2019 a little over 2 weeks away, it will be here before …
Two Pollinator Garden Tours in September!
The month of September presents two opportunities to learn about creating pollinator habitat! Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will …
Recovering from the storm: Resources for Woodland and Forest Landowners
Hurricanes can cause significant damage to forest and timber land through wind and flooding. The first priority is to …
Popeye Power Smoothies at Star Elementary School
The research is clear – children who are healthier perform better in school academically and behaviorally. A healthy child …
Bacon Peach Panini Local Food Demo
On Thursday, August 29, 2019, from 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., N.C. Cooperative Extension agents will be at the Farmer’s Market …
Register Now for NC State Industrial Hemp Field Day
NC State Industrial Hemp Field Day August 27, 2019 Piedmont Research Station 8350 Sherrills Ford Rd. Salisbury, NC 28147 Morning Tour: 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. …
2019 Youth Livestock Show Announced
North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Montgomery County Center is pleased to announce that the 2019 Montgomery County Youth Livestock Show …
Popcorn Field Plot Tour
Interested in popcorn? Well here’s an opportunity to learn more about it and network with others. The day’s agenda …
Spring 2019 Snapshots From Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Garden
Photos by Debbie Roos, N.C. Cooperative Extension of Chatham County In late 2008, I planted a demonstration pollinator garden at Chatham …
NC Farm School 2019, a Class to Remember
NC Farm School graduated its 19th class of successful agricultural entrepreneurs on June 4, 2019. NC Farm School has …
All About Animals Summer Adventure
On Friday, July 12, 2019, N.C. Cooperative Extension of Montgomery County hosted the All About Animals Summer Adventure program …
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- Food Safety Culture Team - Chapman Group
- Growing Safer Gardens
- NCDA Starting a Home-based food business
- Small Farms GAP Certification
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
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- Agricultural and Human Sciences
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- Apiculture and Beekeeping
- Biological and Agricultural Engineering
- Crop and Soil Sciences
- Extension Soils Program
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- 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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