Spring 2021 Online Pesticide School Schedule Available
The Spring 2021 Online Pesticide Safety School Schedule is now available for registrants who are seeking initial licensing in …
Farm Health & Safety
Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 Among Christmas Tree Farmworkers
See below for a great informational video, made by Elena Rogers, Area Specialized Agent. This video discusses what COVID-19 is, how …
Water in the Winter
Water in Winter What? Water is the most important dietary source for all living creatures; for without ample water, a living …
SARS-CoV-2 Transmission Infosheet
This infosheet details the most current information related to SARS-CoV-2 transmission in food settings including person-to-person and fomites as …
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 …
Avery County Private Pesticide Recertification Class
The N.C. Cooperative Extension, Avery County Center would like to inform you of the upcoming 2020 private pesticide recertification class …
Black Vulture Issues in Livestock
In various parts of the country, including NC, Black Vultures have become an increasingly large problem for livestock producers. …
NCDA&CS Pesticide Applicators Online Options for Continuing Education Credit
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT OPTIONS Due to the current restrictions on public gatherings because of COVID-19, there are now online options …
NCDA&CS Taking Preventive Measures to Help Farmers and Agribusinesses
Adapted from a press release written by Rich Bonnano. The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) is taking …
NC State Extension Launches Portal for COVID-19 Resources
Press release by Richard Campbell, NC State Extension. COVID-19 has disrupted our lives and routines, from how we work, play …
Spring Ag Fest is CANCELED
The Chatham County Spring Ag Fest that was scheduled for March 28, 2020, at the Chatham County Agriculture & …
Join Us for Our Chatham County Spring Ag Fest March 30!
Spring Ag Fest Celebrating Chatham County Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources Saturday, March 30, 2019 10 a.m.–2 p.m. This is a FREE Event! Chatham …
2019 Private Pesticide Applicators Meetings
The Avery County Cooperative Extension Center will be hosting five private pesticide applicators meetings for the 2019 pesticide license …
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 …
Save the Date for Our 2019 Spring Ag Fest!
SAVE THE DATE Spring Ag Fest Celebrating Chatham County Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources Saturday, March 30, 2019 10 a.m.–2 p.m. This is a …
Photos From the 1st Annual Chatham County Spring Ag Fest
The 1st Annual Chatham County Spring Ag Fest on March 24, 2018, was a huge success with an estimated crowd …
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 …
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 …
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- NC Agromedicine Institute
- NCDA&CS Structural Pest Control and Pesticide Division
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Protecting People and the Environment When Using Pesticides
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Threshold Legal Issues Concerning Solar Development Opportunities
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Landowner Solar Leasing: Contract Terms Explained
This factsheet explains the contract terms likely to be found in a solar ground leases.
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Hard Hose Traveler Irrigation System
This publication contains step-by-step guidelines for determining irrigated acreage for hard hose traveler irrigation systems …
Stationary Sprinkler Irrigation System
This publication contains step-by-step guidelines for determining irrigated acreage of stationary sprinkler irrigation systems.
Load-Area Method Spreader System
This publication explains the load-area method, one of the two methods in which semi-solid animal …
Weight-Area Method Spreader System
This publication explains the weight-area method, one of the two methods in which solid or …
Hard Hose and Cable Tow Traveler Irrigation Systems
This publication contains step-by-step guidelines for field calibration of hard hose and cable tow irrigation …