Backyard Agriculture 101
As we all try to adjust to our new lifestyles caused by COVID-19, N.C. Cooperative Extension is providing new …
Farm Health & Safety
Are You Prepared for Wildfire
This week the Drought Monitor map indicates that large portions of North Carolina are drying out. Even after a …
North Piedmont Farm School Extends Registration Deadline Until January 3, 2020
North Central Farm School Extends Deadline until January 3. Classes begin January 13, 2020. Registration and class fee must …
Farm Crisis Assistance for Farmers
The past few years have been especially hard on farmers, with drought, flooding, fires, tariffs and related market instability …
Auxin Herbicide Required Training
All persons planning to apply dicamba (Engenia, FeXapan, or XtendiMax) to Xtend cotton or soybeans or 2,4-D (Enlist Duo …
Spring 2020 Pesticide School Schedule Available
The Spring 2020 Pesticide Safety School Schedule is now available for registrants who are seeking initial licensing in one …
Training Event for Law Enforcement Offered in August 2018
8/15/2018 – On Thursday, August 30, 2018, a third hemp training event will be held for law enforcement in …
Agroecology on-Farm Dinner, 10/7/2017
Join us for delicious food prepared with produce from our farm, farm tours, a grand opening of our new …
Respirator Fit Testing Guidelines for North Carolina Pesticide Applicators
The US Environmental Protection Agency requires that all individuals working with pesticides labeled for respiratory protection complete the following …
Do You Need a Pesticide License or Certificate?
Click on the flowchart below to help you determine if you need a pesticide license or certificate. Also, there are …
The Disaster Handbook
The University of Florida produced this manual which describes responses to many of the issues farming communities may encounter …
Goat Production Meeting
According to Wayne Rowland, Agricultural and Natural Resources Technician with Vance County Cooperative Extension, a Goat Production Meeting has …
Vance County Community Resource Fair
Vance County Community Resource Fair, March 17th, 2016, Southern Vance High School. Approximately 50 informational booths/vendors will be represented …
Integrated Pest Management for Farm and Garden
According to D. Wayne Rowland, Agricultural and Natural Resources Technician with Vance County Cooperative Extension the Integrated Pest Management …
Vance County Regional Fair
The Vance County Regional Fair is coming to Henderson September 24-27, 2014. The fairgrounds are on E. Andrews Avenue/Hwy …
How Do I Get a Pesticide License?
To get a pesticide license there are a few steps to take, but it’s all pretty straightforward. Below is …
Attend a Pesticide School
Pesticide Schools are hosted by the N.C. State Pesticide Safety Education Program with the help of the N.C. Cooperative …
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