Big Year for North Carolina at the American Forage and Grassland Council's 2020 Annual Conference
The American Forage and Grassland Council (AFGC) is an international organization made up of 20 affiliate councils in the …
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2020 Ten Plant Tour Virtual Series
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Farm Tenancy: Letter Template Available to Timely Terminate Verbal Farm Rental Arrangements
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Endangered Species: New Landowner Extension Publication on Endangered Species Management
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How to Protect Your Beehives From Mosquito Spraying Following a Hurricane
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Gate Disputes: North Carolina Court Affirms Law on Gates and Access Easements
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Produce Safety: FDA Issues FSMA Agricultural Water Rule Extension
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Industrial Hemp: FSA Reminds County Offices "No Loans on Hemp for 2019 Season"
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Voluntary Agricultural Districts: Discussing Proximity Notice at NC GIS Conference
The 2019 North Carolina Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Conference in Winston-Salem, NC this past week featured a presentation from …
Timber Rights: Recent Case Illustrates Tricky Nature of Life-Estates for Timberland
The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued an interesting opinion in January 2019 on the nature of timber rights …
New Processor Acknowledgment Letter Issued
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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 …
Reminders for Hemp License Holders
9/28/2018 – As the 2018 season draws to a close, many may benefit from these helpful reminders about the …
Mass Mortality Composting
NCDA&CS is moving forward with mortality management, regardless of FEMA’s assistance. The Department has been diligently working to sign …
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 …
Volunteer Weather Observers Needed
Do you ever wonder how much rainfall you received from a recent thunderstorm? How about snowfall during a winter …
Balancing Beekeeping and Mosquito Abatement in North Carolina
Barely a day goes by when Zika virus is not in the news headlines. As of August 31st 2016, …
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