Med Instead of Meds Online Class
New class series begins Wednesday, May 6, 2020! Join the class waiting list below. Are you interested in learning how to …
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.
Free Online Adult Nutrition Classes
Learn about food and nutrition education from the comfort of your home. Online classes are now available in English …
North Carolina Celebrates the Contributions of Small-Scale Farmers With Small Farms Week, March 22-28
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s annual tribute to small-scale agriculture begins March 22, 2020, with events and …
Turkey Show Tips From the Girls Who Know
The 2019 Youth Market Turkey Show is just around the corner and youth all over the state are preparing …
Introducing the Business of Food and Farming Series
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Mecklenburg County Center, in partnership with Carolina Farm Stewardship, is proud to announce The Business of …
7th Annual Sustainable Living Series Open for Registration!
The Sustainable Living Series, a program of N.C. Cooperative Extension in Mecklenburg County is designed for citizens who desire to …
Calling All Food Entrepreneurs!
The N.C. Cooperative Extension Service is committed to fueling the food system with innovation and support—which includes small food businesses. …
FBNS Charcuterie Workshop
FBNS Charcuterie Workshop April 1, 8, 15, & 29, 2019 • Raleigh, NC This short course is designed for the professional …
Mecklenburg Community Gardens
Get your garden gloves and shovels ready and get outdoors to enjoy the harvest. Park and Recreation provide great …
2018 Sustainable Living Series!
A FEW FRIENDLY REMINDERS…. Class registration will close 2 days prior to the scheduled class date for each class. We …
Make Your Voice Count: Extension Program Builds on Citizen Feedback
It is a fact that “any business with customers is in the ‘people’ business”. The author of this quote …
Acidified Foods Manufacturing School Segment 2 - Dec. 11-12, 2017
ACIDIFIED FOODS MANUFACTURING SCHOOL Acidified Foods Operating Supervisor Certificate Training Course – Segment 2 December 11-12, 2017 – Raleigh, NC **SEGMENT 2 …
Entrepreneurial Program Welcomes Nicholas Fragedakis as Process Authority.
Nicholas Fragedakis (M.S., 2014 North Carolina State University) is the Acidified Foods Process Authority and Director of the Entrepreneur …
North Carolina Dairy Referendum
Dairy farmers in Mecklenburg County will be voting in a Dairy Promotion Referendum on Thursday, May 18, 2017. The …
New 2017 Sustainable Living Series Opens 1/1/17!
We are excited to announce our new Sustainable Living Series class offerings. You spoke and we listened. Check out …
Nickels for Know How - Cast Your Vote 11/1/2016
Vote Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016: Makes Good Sense! …
Getting Dirty in Your Garden Extension Master Gardener Radio Show and Podcast-Interview of Diane Currier, Honeygirl Meadery
Diane Currier, owner of Honeygirl Meadery, shares how a visit to Alaska motivated her to start her meadery and …
Mecklenburg Nickels for Know-How: Referendum Announcement
The Mecklenburg County Nickels for Know-How Referendum will be held on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. Nelson McCaskill, County Extension Director, …
National Youth Science Day 2016
Youth to Explore Drones in World’s Largest Youth-Led Engineering Design Challenge WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 18, 2016) — Drones are revolutionizing …
NC Extension Master Gardener Annual Report
Thank you to NC Extension Master Gardener Volunteers who made a tremendous contribution in 2015 By the Numbers: 4,140 volunteers 945,083 Face to …
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County Extension Programs
Extension Programs at NC State University
- Animal Science Extension
- Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center
- Vernon James Research and Extension Center
Farmers Markets and Community Gardens
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
Publications, Information, and News
Recent Publications related to Agriculture & Food
Conserving Working Lands: A Land Legacy Workbook with Tools and Resources to Guide Your Conservation Planning Journey
Your land is valuable to you and your family. Protection and successful transition begins with …
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Starter Phosphorus Fertilizer and Additives in North Carolina Soils: Use, Placement, and Plant Response
Phosphorus (P) is the second most important nutrient in crop production but is often found …
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Conducting a Bioassay For Herbicide Residues
General guidelines on how to conduct a bioassay for herbicide residues in soil.
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Spider Mites in North Carolina Grapes
Two-spotted spider mites are a common pest of North Carolina grapes. This factsheet discusses the …
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Collard Greens
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Kale
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Green Cloverworm in Soybean
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Peanut Disease Management
This publication, chapter 6 of the 2020 Peanut Information handbook, provides details on how to …
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