2019 NC Agritunity Conference and Trade Show
Saturday, February 9, 2019 N.C. Cooperative Extension, Iredell County Center 444 Bristol Drive Statesville, NC 28687 Registration Opens: 8:30 a.m. Conference Hours 9 a.m. – …
Farm Health & Safety
Hurricane Preparation: Important Links for Families and Farms
Please click on the following Topics to learn more about Hurricane Preparations: FAMILIES and FARMERS: Prepare for Hurricane Florence With ReadyNC: …
Iredell County Fall Household and Pesticide Hazardous Waste Collection
Iredell County Solid Waste has scheduled a Hazardous Waste day for BOTH Pesticides and Household Hazardous Waste. The event …
Great quick reference for that snake you just found!!
We have been getting a lot of calls and stop-ins about snakes. It is that time of year, and …
2018 Statesville Farmers Markets Interest Meeting
Interested in selling at a Statesville Farmer’s Market? Come to an interest meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 13th starting at …
Master Gardener Interest Classes Scheduled
Enjoy Gardening? What to know more about the Extension Master Garden Program? 2 Interest Meetings have been scheduled for Monday, …
Marketing Workshop for Farms
Marketing Tips for Success Workshop What to learn to market your farm better? Check out this upcoming workshop in Catawba …
Got Fire Ants?
Fire Ants have been an issue this season. So what can be done to get rid of them?? Check out …
NC Farm Schools: Lincolnton County
The NC Farm School program offers business-planning seminars which will give you the tools to create a viable business …
April Cattle Call Newsletter Available
Please see the following links for this month’s Cattle Call as well as an archive of previous 2017 Cattle …
Farm to Plate Event: Sept. 17th at 7pm
Farm to Plate Come enjoy a locally produced dinner and meet the farmers behind the meal. Nearly 100% of this …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
Community and Ag Resources
Information Portals
Iredell County Cattle Call Newsletters
More Extension Programs at NC State University
National eXtension Resources
Partnerships and Organizations
- National Ag Safety Database
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
- National Pesticide Information Center Emergency Resources
- NC Agromedicine Institute
- NCDA&CS Structural Pest Control and Pesticide Division
Publications, Information, and News
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Purchasing a Back-Up Generator for the Farm
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Calibrating a Backpack Sprayer
This brochure goes over calibration guidelines for backpack or knapsack sprayers.
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Abbreviations
This publication lists abbreviations used in the North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual.
2/15/19
Animal Damage Control
This publication explains control measures that can be taken due to animal damage of crops.
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Plant Growth Regulators
This publication explains plant growth regulators for a variety of crops.
2/15/19
Chemical Weed Control
This publication covers chemical weed control and weed response to a variety of crops.
2/15/19