Troubleshooting Strawberry Problems
Check out this wonderful tool for diagnosing problems with strawberry plants. Check off symptoms that you have seen and …
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.
Support Native Pollinators
Identify Native Bees Attract them to you backyard Learn to build a bee house Elsa Youngsteadt’s Top 5 reasons to garden for native …
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 …
Find a Job in Horticulture
Check out this Twitter Feed of jobs open right now in the field of …
Storm Damage to Trees
Recent snow and ice storms have caused extensive damage to trees. Consider hiring a certified arborist to help assess …
Plant Problem Diagnosis for Woody Ornamentals in Winter
The recordings for the March 24, 2015 – Plants, Pests and Pathogens webinar have been posted: Recording, Audio-MP3, MP4 This two hour, interactive webinar …
All About Poinsettias
Everything you want to know about Poinsettias How to choose the right poinsettia for you? Decorating with poinsettias Growing poinsettias in the …
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 …
Mobile Poultry Processing Demo | June 21, 2018 10-3pm | Germanton, NC
N.C. Cooperative Extension Hosts a Mobile Processing Demonstration When: June 21, 2018 | 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Where: Mitchell Hills and Hollers Farm …
Register Now! Marketing Local Meat | An NC Choices Intensive | 8.23.18
Register Online Marketing Local Meat: a hands-on intensive for meat producers This full-day marketing workshop for local meat producers focuses on …
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 …
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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
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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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