Agriculture & Food
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Extension Topics
- Ag BioTech
- Executive Farm Management Program
- Extension Entomology - Insect Biology and Management
- Extension Plant Pathology
- Farm Law for Producers and Landowners
- Horticulture
- NC FarmLink
- NC Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- NC Pesticide Safety Education
- 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
- Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center
- Vernon James Research and Extension Center
- Water Quality and Waste Management Programs in Biological and Agricultural Engineering
Partnerships and Organizations
- Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)
- NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- NC State Climate Office
- NCDA & CS Agronomic Services - Soil Testing
- USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
Publications, Information, and News
Recent Publications related to Agriculture & Food
Introduction: Food Banks and Food Pantries
This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, describes food banks and …
Best Practices for Utilizing Local Food in Nutrition Education and Cooking Classes
This publication provides practical tips on how to promote health eating by incorporating fresh, local …
Nutrient Removal by Crops in North Carolina
This publication discusses nutrient removal by crops, which is useful in comparing the nutrient demands …
Precision Agriculture Technology: How to Become a Commercial Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Pilot
This publication discusses flying unmanned aerial vehicles (drones, model aircraft) for commercial purposes. You'll learn …
Southern Regional Strawberry Plasticulture Production Guide
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of strawberry production in the Southeastern United States. It …
Enhancing Animal Welfare and Productivity Through Silvopasture Management
This publication reviews research on silvopasture systems in Virginia and North Carolina, showing how combining …
Managing Drought on Nursery Crops
Drought has always caused nursery crop producers great concern. If irrigation water becomes limiting, growers …
Terrestrial Flatworms, Land Planarians & Hammerhead Worms
This factsheet offers information on the identification and management of various flatworms that may be …