Biochar Pros and Cons in Horticulture
The biggest handicap to growing crops in the Sandhills is the sandy soil. Acidic and low in organic matter, …
Soil, Water & Air
Plant Disease and Insect Clinic to Resume Normal Operations
We are excited to announce the NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic (PDIC) will be returning to normal …
The Gift of William
6/29/2021 – If we had an NC FarmLink flag, it would fly at half-mast this week to honor William …
Register Now for July CCP Meeting About Community Conservation
The July Chatham Conservation Partnership (CCP) meeting will focus on Community Conservation. Please join us on July 15, 2021, from 9–11:30 a.m. …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
More Extension Programs at NC State University
- Biological and Agricultural Engineering
- Extension Soils Program
- Fisheries and Pond Management Extension
- NC State Stream Restoration Program
- Stormwater Engineering Group
- Water Quality and Waste Management Programs in Biological and Agricultural Engineering
Partnerships and Organizations
- NC Dept of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Air Quality
- NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance
- SaveWaterNC.org - Water Conservation Tips
Publications
Recent Publications related to Soil, Water & Air
Miscanthus: An Environmental Choice for Marginal Lands
This publication discusses the environmental benefits of planting miscanthus — a tall, perennial grass — …
3 days ago
Minimizing Risks of Soil Contaminants in Urban Gardens
This publication alerts prospective gardeners to some of the most common contaminants in urban soils, …
3 days ago — SoilFacts
1. Soils and Plant Nutrients
This Soils and Plant Nutrients Chapter from the Extension Gardener Handbook examines the physical and …
1 week ago
Supporting Cyanobacterial Bloom Monitoring with Satellite Imagery
This publication provides an overview of how satellite remote sensing can be used to help …
2 weeks ago
Water Quality of Rooftop Runoff: Implications for Residential Water Harvesting Systems
This publication discusses the presence of various pollutants in rooftop runoff and establishes some general …
2 weeks ago — Urban Waterways
A Gardener's Guide to Soil Testing
This publication tells gardeners why they should test their soil, how to obtain a soil …
7/6/21
Home Composting with Earthworms
Earthworms can turn food scraps into a soil amendment called vermicompost — worm castings — …
6/30/21
Pesticide Selection for Water Quality Protection
While research has shown that pollution of surface and groundwater supplies from turfgrass pesticide application …
6/30/21