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We Need Your Help-Seeking Professional Exhibit Hall Judges

Seeking Professional Exhibit Judges (perfect opportunity for retired professionals)Your Expertise. Their Hard Work. A Fair Standard.We are looking for seasoned professionals and masters of craft to…

North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Sciences-Reporting Tool for the Spotted Lanternfly

If you see a Spotted Lanternfly in North Carolina, please report it right away using the NCDA&CS reporting portal.Your report—especially if it includes the location, number of insects, and a…

NCCEAPA Herter-O’Neal Scholarship Time!

It's that time of year to start collecting applications for the Herter-O'Neal Scholorships! Deadline to submit applications is 3/19/2025.Basic Scholarship Information:This scholarship is offered to…

Wilkes Agriculture Forum-3/2/2024

We are holding an Agricultural Forum specifically for Wilkes County on March 2, 2024, at 6:00pm - 7:30pm at the Wilkes County Agricultural Center. This is a free event open to the public, no…

Western Regional Agricultural Networking Event- Save The Date! 2/22/24

February 22, 2024 N.C. Cooperative Extension - Wilkes County Center416 Executive Dr, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 The NC Farmworker Health Program, N.C. Cooperative Extension and NC Agromedicine Institute…

TweenSPACE Study

About TweenSPACE The aim of this study is to better understand how children's eating behaviors are related to their sleep, activity, and environment. This study is being conducted by the Family…

National Farm Safety and Health Week (Sept 18-24)

National Farm Safety and Health Week 2022 Protecting Agriculture's Future September 18-24, 2022 Daily Topics of Focus Monday, September 19, 2022 - Tractor Safety & Rural Roadway Safety Tuesday,…

Red Case IH SB541 hay baler picking up cut hay in a field

Are You Ready to Make Hay While the Sun Shines?

Hay season is just around the corner. If you haven’t already, now is the time to pull out the equipment and get it ready for the hay field. Following preventative maintenance suggestions can reduce…

Don't Take Chances When Spraying Pesticides/Herbicides

With the recent nice weather and drier conditions, many farmers were finally able to spray pastures, hayfields and winter crops for undesirable weeds. With all the spring chores stacking up, I feel…

Man wearing helmet on ATV driving among cattle in a fenced pasture

ATV Safety on the Farm

When all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) first appeared in the United States in the 1970s, they were promoted and sold as a recreational vehicle designed to provide “thrills” for the rider. Sport and…