Online Pesticide Training Opportunities - Due to COVID-19
There is an opportunity to earn pesticide continuing education credits online for a limited time. If your certification date …
Animal Agriculture
7/1 Update on Durham County Cooperative Extension Services During COVID-19 Pandemic
In accordance with the State of Emergency declared by our State and County Government, and to help limit the …
CANCELED: NC Celebrates Small Farms Week, March 22 - 28
March 3, 2020 – North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s annual tribute to small-scale agriculture begins March 22 …
Gardens and Food and Babies Oh My! Learn About Durham Extension in Our 2019 Report to the Community
Check out our 2019 Annual Report to the Community. You can see our annual report at http://bit.ly/CoopExt2019. See what amazing …
Pesticide School Coming to Durham County!
NC Pesticide School – Durham County August 20-21, 2019 Bahama Ruritan Club 8202 Stagville Rd Bahama, NC 27503 Do you or someone you know …
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 …
NC Farm School 2019, a Class to Remember
NC Farm School graduated its 19th class of successful agricultural entrepreneurs on June 4, 2019. NC Farm School has …
Tri-County Pasture and Livestock Management Field Day
Register now to learn about the latest in Pasture Management, Multi-species Forage Mixes, Animal Handling, Hay Quality, Weed ID, …
Free Pesticide Recertification Credit Class, June 24, 2019
Pesticide Safety: Minimal Risk to the Applicator / Minimal Risk to the Environment Training When: Monday, June 24, 2019, 9–11 a.m. Where: N.C. …
Register Now! Marketing Local Meat | An NC Choices Intensive | 8.23.18
Register Here: https://bit.ly/2tlXeKR Marketing Local Meat: a hands-on intensive for meat producers This full-day marketing workshop for local meat producers focuses …
When Dreams Come True: NCFS Mentoring Program
Through NC Farm School, alumni gain more than insight into the ABCs of agricultural business planning. They also forge …
Small Scale Poultry Seminar
Small Scale Poultry Grower Regional Seminar Producing Safe, Healthy Poultry Meat, Farm to Table Thursday, May 24, 2018 N.C. Cooperative Extension Franklin County …
The Ultimate Marketing Roadmap for Your Meat Business - a Webinar March 5, 2018
Join us Monday, March 5th as NC Choices’ hosts The Ultimate Marketing Roadmap for your Meat Business webinar featuring marketing coach and …
Information Session for Small Farmers and Agribusinesses
N.C. Cooperative Extension at the Durham County Center On February 13, 2018, and on March 5, 2018, Durham County Cooperative …
Special Poultry Processing Exemption Extended Another Year
In an effort to support poultry farmers across the state, Dr. Beth Yongue, Director of NCDA&CS Meat and Poultry …
NC Department of Revenue Information for Farmers Markets and Specialty Markets
It is the time of year when many farmers markets across the state are re-opening for the season. With …
Register Now! NC Choices' Pastured Pork & Poultry Walk for Beginning Farmers | April 20, 2017 | Warren Wilson College Farm
Register here: http://go.ncsu.edu/pork-and-poultry-walk-4-20 This interactive workshop is taught by leading farmers, educators, and researchers; and provides comprehensive niche meat training from pasture …
February and March - Meat, Seafood, and Produce Buyers Meetings With Producers
NC DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & CONSUMER SERVICES: Meat, seafood and produce buyers are scheduling one-on-one meetings with North Carolina …
NC Commissioner of Agriculture Prepares for Potential Impact of Hurricane Matthew
To prepare for the potential impact of Hurricane Matthew and possible economic loss the NC Commissioner of Agriculture issues …
Enhancing Farm Profitability
Are you losing money with every carrot bunch they sell? Attend the Enhancing Farm Profitability Workshop February 9; 9:00 …
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