Well Water - What Homeowners and Realtors Need to Know
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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.
Environmental Education - Southeastern NC Activities and Information
Do you like word search games? Own a septic system? Have wet areas on your property? Curious about wind …
Animal Waste Operator Online Recertification
Due to COVID-19, animal waste recertification hours will be done online this fall. Please know that each online session …
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, …
Saving Milk
One of my favorite childhood movies was Heidi. There are many versions but I’ve only seen the one made …
Cook Smart, Eat Smart
Cook Smart, Eat Smart The Cook Smart, Eat Smart curriculum teaches cooking techniques that can be used to build a …
Color Me Healthy
Steps to Health Color Me Healthy Steps to Health Color Me Healthy serves preschoolers and kindergarteners across North Carolina in …
Resources
In Extension, we work to provide research-based materials and resources as well as using an evidence-based curriculum. Navigate the …
Take Control
Take Control is an 8 session chronic disease prevention program that provides strategies to help adults manage their health. …
Safe Plates
NC Safe Plates N.C. Cooperative Extension offers NC Safe Plates for all those who work in the foodservice industry. The course …
Cyber Cooking in the Kitchen
N.C. Cooperative Extension in Jones, Onslow, Wayne, and Lenoir Counties are offering a 6-week, 1-hour online cooking course for everyone …
Southeastern Extension District Virtual Grain Links
Southeast Extension District Research and Demonstration Locations 2020 Corn Growth With Starter Fertilizer. Dr. Ron Heiniger Effect of Seed Treatment and …
Where Are the Canning Jars? Is It 1975 All Over Again?
I hold cloudy memories of the 1970s. I remember that decade being aesthetically challenged, but what I most clearly …
SNAP Benefits to Increase in Fiscal Year 2021
2020 has been a difficult year but in every tragedy, there is triumph. The USDA has decided to increase …
The Down and Dirty of Soil Fertility
Soil is more than just dirt, it is a living substance and when balanced, exchanges nutrients, stores and drains …
New Online Poultry Resources Available for 2020
With everything going on in the world right now, we know there is a lot of uncertainty about many …
Coronavirus Food Assistance Program for Farmers and Producers
Are you a farmer or rancher whose operation has been directly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic? The Coronavirus Food …
Is There a COVID-19 Meat Shortage?
There is a lot of misleading information floating around about livestock systems and a “meat shortage”. There are a …
Getting Corn Started on the Right Foot
Corn Planting has begun in Jones County. If your planter is not quite ready, don’t panic, we still have …
Think the Ground Is Dry? Wet? Not Sure?
The NC Drought Monitor website lets you see current and historical drought conditions. Also discussed are river levels and …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Farmers' Market Survey Data for Healthy Eating Team
- Paving the Way to the Farmer's Market - by Nicole Sanchez
- S.E.E.D. Survey.pdf
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Extension Programs at NC State University
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- NC Pesticide Safety Education
- NC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
- Official Variety Testing
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- Extension Soils Program
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- NC State Climate Office
- USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
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Forage Conservation Techniques: Hay Production
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Using Web Marketplaces to Reach Untapped Markets
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11/6/20
Extrusion Processing: A Versatile Technology for Producing Foods and Feeds
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10/30/20
How to Become a Beekeeper in North Carolina
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10/30/20
Gleaned Sweetpotatoes: Storage, Recipes, and Quick Facts
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10/21/20
Eat Smart Move More North Carolina: Growing Communities Through Gardens
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10/14/20