Spring 2019 Pesticide School Schedule Available
The Spring 2019 Pesticide Safety School Schedule is now available for registrants who are seeking initial licensing in one …
Farm Health & Safety
How to Protect Your Beehives From Mosquito Spraying Following a Hurricane
Keep up to date on which counties are scheduled to conduct mosquito abatement programs, who has been notified, and …
Understanding Grain Bin Hazards
Grain bins pose serious risks to farmworkers and their families. Watch this video, created by N.C. Cooperative Extension Agent …
New Training Event for Law Enforcement Offered
On Thursday, August 30, 2018, a third hemp training event will be held for law enforcement in Kinston, NC. …
Farmworker Safety Training Day - Nash County RESCHEDULED
The Farmworker Safety Training Day for Friday, August 31st will be rescheduled some time in September. Please check back …
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2018 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual
This manual, updated every year, covers pesticide use and safety information, chemical application equipment, fertilizer …
9/25/18
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Purchasing a Back-Up Generator for the Farm
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