2019 Lunch & Learn Series on Raising Chickens
Join us for an exciting and informative Lunch & Learn Series on raising chickens! Each class will cover 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.
Regulators Notify Industry Regarding CBD Products in the Marketplace
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY, FEB. 8, 2019 CONTACT: Joe Reardon, assistant commissioner N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 919-707-3011 Regulators notify industry regarding CBD …
The Business of Organic Production: A Webinar Series by the Small Business Center Network and N.C. Cooperative Extension
The webinar series begins on February 11, 2019. Topics will include Introduction to Organic Certification, Introduction to Recordkeeping, Using …
2019 Livestock Program Survey
If you own livestock, poultry, and/or equines in Alamance County, your feedback is needed through a short survey. The …
Alamance Gardener, February 2019
Everything’s just peachy until the frost hammer falls – watch your bloomers! See below for the February edition of …
4-H Spring Plant Sale for 2019 Has Begun
This season’s fundraiser will feature not only blueberries but flowering plants for beds and containers, including begonias, geraniums, lantana, …
2019 Judging in January Contest Results!
Alamance County 4-H recently competed in the Judging in January Livestock Judging Contest on January 26, 2019, hosted by …
2019 Small Ruminant Internal Parasite Management Workshop
Managing internal parasites on a small ruminant farm can be challenging. Join us for an informative evening (free of …
NCDA&CS Accepting Applications for 2019 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is accepting grant applications for the 2019 Specialty Crop Block Grant …
Safe Plates Course - March 2019
N.C. Cooperative Extension offers NC Safe Plates for all those who work in the food service industry. The course …
2019 Hay Directory *Updated 2/1/19*
View the 2019 Hay Directory. Have hay or straw to sell in Alamance or surrounding counties? Complete an online form …
2019 Central Piedmont Jr. Livestock Show & Sale Registration
The 74th Annual Central Piedmont Junior Livestock Show & Sale will be held April 16-17, 2019, in Hillsborough, North Carolina. …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
2019 Hay and Straw Directory
- 2019 Hay and Straw Directory
- Have hay or straw to sell? Click here to fill out a form to be added to the directory.
Archived Livestock Newsletters
Cooperative Extension Information in Spanish
County Extension Programs
Extension Programs at NC State University
- Animal Science Extension
- Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center
- Vernon James Research and Extension Center
Information Portals
- Ag BioTech
- Executive Farm Management Program
- Extension Entomology - Insect Biology and Management
- Extension Plant Pathology
- Horticulture
- Industrial Hemp
- NC FarmLink
- NC Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- NC Pesticide Safety Education
- NC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
- Official Variety Testing
More Extension Programs at NC State University
- Agricultural and Human Sciences
- Agriculture and Resource Economics Extension
- Apiculture and Beekeeping
- Biological and Agricultural Engineering
- Crop and Soil Sciences
- Extension Soils Program
Partnerships and Organizations
- Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)
- NC Climate Data
- NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- NC State Climate Office
- USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
Publications, Information, and News
- Department of Entomology at the Vernon James Research and Extension Center
- Integrated Pest Management Blogs
- NC Agricultural Chemicals Manual
- NC Pest News
- NCDA&CS Soil Testing Information
Resources
Recent Publications related to Agriculture & Food
Water Needs Assessment Tool—A Guide for Technical Specialists
This publication provides background information and references for the Water Needs Assessment Tool spreadsheet and …
14 hours ago
Plant Growth Regulators
This publication explains plant growth regulators for a variety of crops.
4 days ago
Chemical Weed Control
This publication covers chemical weed control and weed response to a variety of crops.
4 days ago
Insect and Disease Control of Fruits
This publication covers insect and disease control in apples, blueberries, caneberries, grapes, peaches, pecans and …
4 days ago
Insect Control
This publication covers insect control in a variety of crops, as well as household pests.
4 days ago
Fertilizer Use
This publication offers fertilizer suggestions for a variety of crops, including field, pasture and hay …
4 days ago
2019 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual
This manual, updated every year, covers pesticide use and safety information, chemical application equipment, fertilizer …
4 days ago