Don't Forget Breakfast
Have you ever been riding down the road and your car ran out of gas? How far can a …
Agriculture & Food
Extension and research at NC State address timely issues impacting our state. Extension delivers trusted information directly into the hands of farmers and agribusinesses, helping them translate knowledge into solutions that grow our economy and communities.
Commercial Pesticide Recertification Deadline Extended
Attention Certified Pesticide Applicators: Due to COVID-19, the North Carolina Pesticide Board has approved a 90 day extension for Commercial Pesticide Applicators. The recertification …
Fiber Facts
What is fiber and how does it work in our body? Fiber is a carbohydrate in food that is …
Fire Blight on Apples
Fire blight is a devastating bacterial disease that can infect flowers, current year shoots, and the rootstock of apple …
Reducing Food Waste
Food money is wasted if food rules are not followed. If food spoils before it is eaten, you have …
The Song of the Cicada
Cicadas are unique insects that are known for their song. Male cicadas sing out to find their mate. They …
A Summer of Growing in the Garden!
Surry County 4-H Virtual Summer Gardening. Kids are more likely to eat the things they grow. This is fun, …
What's Up With Our Food Supply Presentation
We have been sharing some question and answer posts about our food supply chain and the affects COVID-19 has …
What's Going on With Our Food Supply? Part 2
Today we want to discuss more of your questions regarding the current state of our food supply. Q. Why are …
Bee on the Lookout for Carpenter Bees
“I’m bringing home my baby bumble bee, won’t my Mommy be so proud of me! I’m bringing home my baby bumble …
What's Going on With Our Food Supply?
We’re all hearing stories about our food supply and things like farmers dumping milk, plowing under crops, and maybe …
Farmers Market Operations and Procedures Due to COVID-19
New Farmers Market Operations and Procedures due to COVID-19 “According to guidance from the North Carolina Department of Health and …
Local Surry County Farmers
Local Surry County Farmers Contact farms for product availability and market hours. Not all farmers listed attend local farmers markets. Bullington Farms Strawberries 336.325.2273 Pick …
Asian Giant Hornets in Washington State
The news media are reporting that the Asian giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia) has been found in Washington state. This hornet …
Extension News: May 2020
The latest edition of Extension News newsletter is available! In this edition you will find the following articles: Local Strawberries are Here! – …
Checking for Asian Longhorned Ticks
We have released some information regarding the Asian Longhorned Tick and its presence in Surry County. If you would …
Breeding Soundness Exams Are Critical for Profitability
Profitability for the cow-calf producer starts with high pregnancy rates and a high percentage of the calves being conceived …
Transplanting Gardens with Joanna Radford and Dr. Drizzle
Have you ever wondered about growing your own vegetables? You do not need a lot of space or equipment. …
Pest Control From the Past
With the introduction of the Asian Longhorned Tick to our state, we need to take a look back to …
Local Strawberries Are Here!
The strawberry season is arriving at least two weeks early. Our local strawberry farms are planning on opening next …
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Extension Programs at NC State University
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- Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center
- Vernon James Research and Extension Center
Information Portals
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- Executive Farm Management Program
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- Extension Plant Pathology
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- NC FarmLink
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- NC Pesticide Safety Education
- NC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
- Official Variety Testing
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- Biological and Agricultural Engineering
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- NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- NC State Climate Office
- USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
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- Integrated Pest Management Blogs
- NC Agricultural Chemicals Manual
- NC Pest News
- NCDA&CS Soil Testing Information
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