Registration Open: Overview of Local Food Systems Online Professional Development Training
Are you interested in learning more about local food systems? Do you work with local food projects, but are …
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.
2021 WNC Hemp Grower Meeting
3/29/2021 – Videos from 2021 WNC Hemp Grower Meeting Held via Zoom on February 17, 2021 Organized by NC Extension personnel …
How to Identify and Manage Sweeetpotato Scurf Caused by Monilochaetes Infuscans
From Camilo Parada and Dr. Lina Quesada-Ocampo In collaboration with the Plant Disease and Insect Clinic at NC State University, …
Register Now for Climate Webinar on April 26
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center will offer a Climate Webinar on April 26, 2021, from 7–9 p.m …
Thinking About Planting Corn at Higher Populations?
Higher Corn Populations? Where is the Industry Headed? In this video, Area Agent, Tim Hambrick, discusses why higher populations are …
How Do I Get a Pesticide License?
To get a pesticide license there are a few steps to take, but it’s all pretty straightforward. Below is …
Manage Bacterial Spot on Your Tomato Transplants
For vegetable growers (both commercial and home gardeners), springtime often brings to mind tomato transplants. However, sometimes diseases occur …
What Pesticides Are Registered for Hemp in NC in 2021?
3/10/2021 – Yesterday, the EPA released a long list of pesticides that they have cleared for use on hemp: …
Invitation to Chatham Farms and Related Businesses to Join the NC Farm App
Join hundreds of farms and agribusinesses across North Carolina in cooperative marketing! The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center is …
Update on the Final Rule for Hemp
3/8/2021 – Today the USDA announced they have completed their review and are moving forward with the Final Rule …
Celebrating Chatham County Beekeeper and Conservationist Judy Pick
Long-time Chatham County beekeeper, conservationist, and volunteer Judy Pick passed away on February 6, 2021, at age 79. Judy …
NC State Livestock Science Camp
What Is Livestock Science Camp? The NC State University Livestock Science Camp is a summer camp experience for youth 15-18 …
Virtual 4-H Farm to Fork Camp
Interested in cooking? Growing your own food to cook? This may be the virtual camp for you! Students in …
2021 Tomato and Pepper Fungicide Spray Guides for North Carolina
The fungicide spray guides for tomato and pepper are intended for commercial growers and are suggested products or programs …
Chatham County Beekeepers Offer an Intro to Beekeeping Online Course
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center and the Chatham County Beekeepers Association (CCBA) had planned to team up …
Coronavirus Food Assistance Program – Additional Assistance
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide additional assistance through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), expanding eligibility …
2021 Orange County Agricultural Summit
Coronavirus won’t stop the Orange County Ag Summit. The 23rd annual event will be held virtually from February 8–10, 2021. …
Beekeeping Webinars From the NC State Apiculture Program
The NC State University Apiculture Program will hold monthly Hive Chats on the last Wednesday of each month at …
New Hemp Nitrogen and Potassium Info!
1/25/2021 – Dr. David Suchoff and graduate student Maggie Short have just published a research summary of the nitrogen …
WNC Hemp Growers Meeting-Feb. 17, 2021
1/25/2021 – The Western North Carolina Hemp Growers meeting will be held via Zoom on February 17, 2021, starting …
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County Extension Programs
Extension Programs at NC State University
Food Safety Links
- Food Safety Culture Team - Chapman Group
- 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
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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