Johnston County Center: Agriculture & Food

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Agriculture & Food

Agriculture and agribusiness account for nearly 20 percent of North Carolina's jobs and income, but the industry faces changing technology, world markets, consumer demands and environmental regulations. North Carolina Cooperative Extension's educational programs provide farmers and agribusinesses with the research-based knowledge they need to continue producing a stable, safe and affordable food supply in economically and environmentally sustainable ways.

Aided by NC Cooperative Extension's efforts, agritourism - farm-related entertainment or educational enterprises that often also promote agricultural products to generate more farm income - remains a force in our economy. (Photo by Lenny Rogers)
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	Good Agricultrual Practices (Part 2) February 11th, 2010 @ 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Smithfield, NC
	Food safety generally receives public attention when a food-borne illness outbreak occurs. Rather than reacting to a negative situation this training takes a proactive approach in educating farmers how to minimize risks associated with microbial contamination. The training consists of nine modules addressing specific areas of Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs). Together, the modules provide a comprehensive curriculum developed by leading researchers and Cooperative Extension specialists at N.C. State University and N.C. A&T State University. ... MORE

	Produce Scale Certification February 11th, 2010 @ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Smithfield, NC
	It is that time of year again where produce growers need to recertify their scales. A representative of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture’s Standards Division will be in Johnston County on February 11th to certify scales. Those wishing to bring scales will also have the opportunity to talk with other representatives from NCDA, AgriSafe and other vendors. Bring your scales, talk to experts in the marketing division of NCDA and ... MORE

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Ag Report - January 22
Posted January 28th, 2010 in Agriculture & Food

Ag Report From: NC Cooperative Extension – Johnston County Center-919-989-5380 Date: January 22, 2010 Private Applicators Recertification/Safety Classes The North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service is inviting all private applicators whose license expire in 2010 to attend one of five Private Applicator Pesticide Recertification/Safety Classes. These two-hour classes will be held on the following dates: Thursday, January 28, 2010, beginning at 6:30 PM. Thursday, February 11, 2010 beginning at 9:00 AM Thursday, February 11, 2010 beginning at 6:30 PM Thursday, February 25, 2010 ... MORE

Ag Report - Week of January 8th, 2010
Posted January 12th, 2010 in Agriculture & Food

Ag Report From: NC Cooperative Extension – Johnston County Center-919-989-5380 Date: January 8, 2010 Tobacco Associates Referendum – January 14th Tobacco Associates, INC. is holding a referendum on January 14, 2010 for the continuation of their Export Promotion Programs for the next three years (2010, 2011, 2012). If the referendum passes, growers will continue the assessment program of 1/5 of one cent per pound for the growers’ export promotion programs. Any tobacco farmer who is 18 years old and ... MORE