County Food Drive for Coronavirus Patients
Please consider donating non-perishable food items to Alamance County’s Environmental Health Food Pantry. The department has been delivering hot …
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.
Where Are the Canning Jars? Is It 1975 All Over Again?
I hold cloudy memories of the 1970s. I remember that decade being aesthetically challenged, but what I most clearly …
Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) for Farmers, Deadline Extended to 9/11/20
The application deadline has been extended to September 11, 2020! Farmers and Ranchers to Receive Direct Support for Losses Related …
NEW Alamance County Local Foods Listing!
Our new and improved local foods page allows you to easily find local farms, products, farmers’ markets, and more! …
Murder Hornets in the News Again
As if COVID-19 and Hurricane Isaias are not enough to keep all of us occupied, Asian giant hornets (aka, …
Think Green Thursday - Fall Vegetable Gardening
Did you miss this Think Green Thursday? Not to worry, we recorded it. Get your notepad and settle in …
National Farm Safety & Health Week- September 21-25, 2020
Save the Date! September 21–25, 2020, is National Farm Safety and Health Week! Free Webinars will be hosted by leading farm …
NC Residents Warned Not to Plant Unsolicited Foreign Seed Sent to Them
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, JULY 27, 2020 CONTACT: Phil Wilson NCDA&CS Plant Industry Division 919-707-3732 North Carolina residents warned not to plant unsolicited foreign seed …
Financial Assistance for NC Agribusinesses Impacted by COVID-19
The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics and NC State Extension compiled a list of organizations that are offering aid and loan programs …
Alamance Gardener - July 2020
When enough is too much, the damage shows up later. Read more about summer plant problems in this month’s …
Check Out 4-H Summer Programs!
This summer, we are hosting four upcoming summer programs for 4-H participants! All programs will be virtual. Take a …
Submit Your Farm Info for Our Local Foods Website
If you have a farm in Alamance County and would like it to be listed on our local foods …
Alamance Gardener June 2020
Take a look at what’s bugging your yard in this month’s Alamance Gardener. Alamance Gardener JUNE …
Summer 2020 Food and Nutrition Courses
Know anyone who could use some help with basic cooking skills to make eating healthy easier? Need a refresher …
Alamance County Local Farms and Food Profile
View/download Alamance County’s Local Farms and Food Profile Infographic These infographics provide a visual interpretation of the 2017 & 2012 …
COVID-19 Office Update 5.26.20
**COVID-19 UPDATE** We are continuing to serve you during this time and have entered our next phase which includes …
Mosquito Activity on the Rise
Memorial Day weekend is often the signal to fire up the grills. However, the previous week’s heavy rains in …
Alamance Gardener - May 2020
Spring is busting out all over! Tips for weed and mosquito wrangling and some not-so-scary murder hornet info in …
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 …
It's Time for Pond Weeds Again!
I know that everyone is enjoying the fact that the weather is finally warming up and we are able …
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2020 Hay and Straw Directory
- 2020 Hay and Straw Directory
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Extension Programs at NC State University
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Information Portals
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- NC FarmLink
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- NC Pesticide Safety Education
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- Official Variety Testing
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- NC Agricultural Chemicals Manual
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