NC Zoo Presents "Living With Nature" Virtual Event
From the North Carolina Zoo: Next week is the North Carolina Zoo’s first Living with Nature distance learning event for the 2020-2021 …
Soil, Water & Air
News From the NC PFAS Testing Network
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a specific group or category of man-made chemicals that includes PFOA, PFOS, GenX, …
Pre-Plant Strategies for Wheat - Webinar
Are you planting wheat this fall? Join us for part 1 of our “Wheat Production Series” on September 25, 2020, from …
Gearing Up for Cover Crops: Consider Weed Management Benefits
Before procuring your cover crop seed for planting this fall, please watch the video below on the potential weed …
Video: Effects of Winter Crops on Soybean
How do winter crops affect your soybean production? Sixth generation farmer and graduate student, MaKayla Gross, gives us an update …
Soil Testing and Choices of Amendments
Soil testing is the foundation for growing your plants and lawns as stress-free as possible! Soil testing not only …
Fall 2020 Online Pesticide School Schedule Available
The Fall 2020 Online Pesticide Safety School Schedule is now available for registrants who are seeking initial licensing in …
Asian Giant Hornets Not a Problem for NC Beekeepers...yet?
There is a viral news story circulating about the “murder hornet,” the unfortunate moniker of the Asian Giant hornet, Vespa …
Video: Meet Ashley Robbins, Area Specialized Dairy Agent - Commercial Dairy
Meet Ashley Robbins, the new Area Specialized Dairy Agent – Commercial Dairy. Welcome Ashley, we are so happy you joined …
Soybean Pre-Plant Fertility Tips Video
Planting soybeans soon? Learn two pre-plant soil fertility tips for 2020 from Dr. Luke Gatiboni, NC State University’s new Extension …
Big Year for North Carolina at the American Forage and Grassland Council's 2020 Annual Conference
The American Forage and Grassland Council (AFGC) is an international organization made up of 20 affiliate councils in the …
Carolina Farm Stewardship Association Is Announcing a New Hurricane Relief Effort Targeting Small Farms in NC & SC
The Hurricane Relief Partnership for Carolina Sustainable Farms will provide these farms with affordable financing for hurricane recovery expenses, …
Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Contribute Expertise, Experience, Talent and Time to the Extension Gardener Handbook Project
Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers shouldered the lion’s share of hours on The North Carolina Extension Gardener Handbook project over the …
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- Fisheries and Pond Management Extension
- NC State Stream Restoration Program
- Stormwater Engineering Group
- Water Quality and Waste Management Programs in Biological and Agricultural Engineering
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- NC Dept of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Air Quality
- NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance
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