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North Carolina Cooperative Extension is based at North Carolina's two land-grant institutions, NC State University and NC A&T State University, in all 100 counties and with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

2011 Peanut Leafspot Advisory

2011 Cotton Bollworm Moth Count

2011 Farm Heritage Day Fair

Beaver Management Assistance Program information (.pdf format)

June 19th, 2008 @ 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Fountain, NC
This event offers several educational seminars including: "Drought Experiences", "Using Legumes as a Nitrogen Source" and "Early Weaning Options". Featured speakers for the event are Gary Hansen (Vernon G. James, Research & Extension Center), Sue Ellen Johnson (NC State University Crop Science Dept.), Jeff Carpenter (Extension Agent) and Karen McAdams (Extension Agent). Static displays of various types of farm equipment will be available throughout the day. A live demonstration of hay equipment will begin at 10:00 am and conclude following lunch. There is no charge for this event. Credits will be available for Certified Crop Advisors and Certified Operators of Animal Waste Management Systems.

Round Bales of Hay

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North Carolina 4-H

NC 4-H is a program where you get to "Learn by Doing." With more than 10,000 established 4-H programs across North Carolina, you can be a part of 4-H wherever you live. All youth between the ages of 5 and 19 are invited to join! In 4-H you can go to camp, start a business, ride in a bike rodeo, take part in an international exchange, raise an animal, create a blog, give a presentation, participate in a community service project, develop your resume, practice interview skills, learn about healthy eating habits, build lifelong friendships. 4-H is the largest youth organization in the United States with over 7 million participants. The four H's on the clover stand for Head, Heart, Hands, and Health. MORE

Natural Resources Leadership Institute (NRLI)

The Natural Resources Leadership Institute (NRLI) is dedicated to educating North Carolinians on issues affecting the sustainable development of North Carolina's natural resources and the quality of our environment. Founded in 1994, NRLI began with the development of its core leadership development program. Nearly 450 leaders have participated in the institute. Since 1996, the work of the institute expanded with the development of its Environmental Decision-Program and its first facilitation, the Bluff Mountain Timber Sale. Presently NRLI continues to work with communities, and local, state, and federal agencies and organizations in order to find collaborative solutions to our environmental issues. MORE

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Events

	Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) Programs and Farmland Protection Planning February 9th, 2012 @ 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM Williamston, NC
	Please mark your calendars for three workshops in February and March 2011 on Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) Programs and Farmland Protection Planning for Counties and Municipalities: February 9th, Wednesday - Williamston, Senator Bob Martin Eastern Agricultural Center, 9:00 am to 2:30 pm. February 16th, Wednesday - Sanford, Lee County Center, 9:00 am to 2:30 pm. These workshops are for board members, program staff, planners, and others from counties and municipalities with VAD and EVAD programs ... MORE

	2012 Northern Piedmont Specialty Crops School March 2nd, 2012 Roxboro, NC
	The 2012 Northern Piedmont Specialty Crops School will be held on Friday, March 2, 2012 according to Carl Cantaluppi, Area Horticulture Agent with the NC Cooperative Extension Service in Granville and Person Counties. THE DEADLINE TO PRE-REGISTER IS FEBRUARY 24, 2012. The school is designed to explore the art and science of growing and marketing specialty crops, and will feature many ideas for specialty crop growers to be successful in their ventures. This year�s school will ... MORE

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News

Copper as a Bacterial Suppressor in Fish?
Posted November 22nd, 2011 in Agriculture & Food: Animal Agriculture

Copper Sulphate as a Bacterial Suppressor in Fish? In 2004, Dr. Noga, professor at the NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine, was working on a way to better manage Winter Kill. Winter Kill has been responsible for almost 8% of total catfish disease kills in the U.S. annually from 1999 to 2007, and has stymied most attempts at controlling it. Dr. Noga determined that many fish, when stressed, developed a syndrome characterized by the immediate and ... MORE

	Martin County Cattle Production meeting and Cattle Tour Posted September 21st, 2011 in Agriculture & Food
Would you like to go on a cattle tour?... MORE

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