Relief Funds for Farmers
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Durham strawberry growers adapt operations to COVID-19 restrictions
Within the next couple of weeks strawberry season will be upon us. This tasty welcome to warmer months includes …
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 …
5/5 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 …
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. …
FSMA Produce Safety Rule for Small Farms Seminar Dinner
5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019 N.C. Cooperative Extension, Durham County Center 721 Foster St. Durham, NC Have you heard about the new set …
Guidance for Industry: Evaluating the Safety of Flood-Affected Food Crops for Human Consumption
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has provided guidance for situations under which farms may be affected by flooding …
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 …
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 …
Small Scale Producers Can Maintain Field Fresh Quality After Harvest
Small scale producers can maintain optimal quality field fresh produce after harvest with simple cooling methods and maintaining appropriate …
Got to Be NC Newsletter Now Available
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NCSU Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
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