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Get Fit Currituck
Spring is almost here and it is time to get into shape! NC Cooperative Extension is introducing the Get Fit Currituck program which allows parents, teachers, and community members … MORE » Posted: 2/12/13Flu or Foodborne Illness?
Recent reports indicated that 29 states are experiencing increased admissions for “influenza-like symptoms”. This year, Fox News reports that visits for such symptoms climbed from 2.8 to 5.6 in … MORE » Posted: 2/8/13Invitation to Submit Comments to FDA on Proposed Rules Impacting Produce Industry and Other Stakeholders
Dear Produce Industry Member and other interested parties, On January 16, 2013 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published in the Federal Register for public comment two proposed rules: … MORE » Posted: 1/23/13Tips for Handling Livestock Safely
Many people consider animals to be stubborn or difficult, but the actions of the handler are the main culprit in most animal handling incidents. An animal handling incident can … MORE » Posted: 1/11/13Haywood County Wood Products Under NCDA&CS Quarantine for Thousand Cankers Disease
RALEIGH–The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has placed Haywood County wood products under quarantine due to a recent detection of thousand cankers disease in the Great Smoky … MORE » Posted: 1/8/13Free Consulting Services To Help Farmers Transitioning to Certified Organic
Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA) Now Offers FREE Consulting Services to Help Farmers Transitioning to Certified Organic As part of our Organic Carolina Initiative (OCI), we will begin offering … MORE » Posted: 12/7/122013 Organic Commodities and Livestock Conference
Organic Commodities and Livestock Conference Helps Farmers Break into Organics Market Rocky Mount – Organics are booming and the 4th Annual Organic Commodities and Livestock Conference, happening Feb. 14-15, … MORE » Posted: 12/7/12Winter Care of Goats and Sheep
Winter weather is coming soon and feels like it is already here due to Hurricane Sandy’s arrival. There are several things that we need to think about in order … MORE » Posted: 12/5/12Fresh Produce Safety Training Offered
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service is offering another Fresh Produce Safety Training. This information is for anyone growing produce for sale and gardeners that want to learn the … MORE » Posted: 11/21/12Fall 2012 Animal Agricultural Review
Your November 2012 Animal Agriculture Review Newsletter is here: November 2012 Animal Ag Review Newsletter Posted: 11/19/12Commercial and Private Pesticide Workshop
Cooperative Extension is hosting a Pesticide Workshop for commercial and private applicators. The workshop will focus o information on case studies, frequently asked questions and how to deal with … MORE » Posted: 11/6/12WNC Food Policy Council to Host Regulatory Listening Session for Local Farmers and Growers
The WNC Food Policy Council and the NC Sustainable Local Foods Advisory Council are co-sponsoring a regulatory listening session for WNC farmers Monday, October 22, 2012, from 4:00 p.m. … MORE » Posted: 10/15/12Free Pesticide Pick-up Day in Swain County
Do you have pesticides at your home, business or farm that you no longer need or use? If your answer is ‘yes,” then you’ll be interested to know that The … MORE » Posted: 9/25/12Blueberry Research Suggests Health Benefits
Americans eat about three times more fresh blueberries today than we did 10 years ago. Part of the increase in consumption might be attributed to the new information … MORE » Posted: 9/24/12September 2012 Newsletter
September 2012 Newsletter Posted: 9/19/12You're on page 3
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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




