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I often get asked the question: “Where do you work?” It’s not as simple an answer as for most. I start by saying that I work for NC State … MORE » Posted: 7/12/13The Deal with GMOs
By: Michelle Shooter Extension Area Livestock Agent N.C. Cooperative Extension, Robeson County Center “Don’t believe everything you read on the Internet,” Abraham Lincoln, seen on Facebook. While Facebook does … MORE » Posted: 7/12/13Livestock Owners: What Do You Do After the Storm?
Pasture-based beef, dairy, sheep and goat farmers need to be diligent in checking livestock, repairing damaged infrastructure, and looking for possible hazards in pastures caused by storm damage. Whether … MORE » Posted: 6/17/13Watch Out for Farmers
Now is the time of year that we should expect to see our local farmers the most. It is the spring planting season. We see our farmers’ year around … MORE » Posted: 5/30/13Fall best time to control fire ants
Fall best time to control fire ants Have you found fire ants on your property? Fall is the best time to get them under control! You can learn … MORE » Posted: 5/16/13Avian Influenza (H7n9) Update
By: James Parsons Extension Area Specialized Agent N.C. Cooperative Extension, Robeson County Center I am sure most of you have heard about the H7N9 strain of avian influenza outbreak … MORE » Posted: 5/15/13Horticultural Science Summer Institute
We are very excited to announce we are hosting a now annual Horticultural Science Summer Institute! Please pass along to any youth that may be interested! Horticultural Science Summer … MORE » Posted: 4/29/13Congressman Richard Hudson, Rep. Mark Brody and Senator Gene McLaurin Visit Bountiful Harvest Farm in Anson County
It is great to see some interest in local farms and food from our state and congressional representatives. The three men met Gary Sikes at his farm in Anson … MORE » Posted: 4/17/132012 Extension Highlights
Please read our 2012 Extension Highlights! Thank you. 2012 Extension Highlights Posted: 4/9/13N.C. State, UT scientists secure nearly $2 million grant to improve produce safety
(March 4, 2013) KANNAPOLIS, NC – A group of scientists at theUniversity of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture and North Carolina State University are working together to improve the safety of organic produce … MORE » Posted: 3/6/13Scholarship Opportunity
North Carolina Cooperative Extension Administrative Professionals Association Herter-O’Neal Scholarship News Release Nominations are being sought for a $750 scholarship offered by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Administrative Professionals Association … MORE » Posted: 2/27/13Regional DMV Farmer’s Forum
Regional DMV Farmer’s Forum: Laws and Regulations that the Agricultural Community Must Comply With The Extension Centers of Camden, Currituck, Gates, Pasquotank, and Perquimans are partnering with the Farm … MORE » Posted: 2/21/13Retail Ready for Local Foods
Farmers who are interested in new marketing opportunities can learn what grocery store buyers and other retail buyers are looking for in N.C. food products at this workshop offered … MORE » Posted: 2/20/13Extension’s Annual Report to the People
They weren’t spreading rumors, but they were sharing some of the outstanding accomplishments of Cooperative Extension in Currituck at the annual Report to the People held on February 18th. … MORE » Posted: 2/19/13Extension Hall of Fame Award Information
Nominations are now being accepted for induction into the new Columbus County Extension Hall of Fame for 2014. This new award honors persons who have contributed outstanding service to … MORE » Posted: 4/9/13You're on page 2
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Extension Programs at NC State University
- Agricultural Health and Safety
- Biological and Agricultural Engineering - Farm Safety
- NC Pesticide Safety Education Program
National eXtension Resources
Partnerships and Organizations
- ExToxNet - The Extension Toxicology Network
- Farm Safety Zone - Iowa Extension
- National Ag Safety Database
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
- National Pesticide Information Center Emergency Resources
- NC Agromedicine Institute
- NCDA&CS Structural Pest Control and Pesticide Division
- Southern Coastal Agromedicine Center
- Southern Region Pesticide Safety Education Center




