H2A Farmworker Quarantine Reimbursement Program
N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is pleased to announce the H2A Farmworker Quarantine Reimbursement Program. Employers who …
Farm Health & Safety
Blueberry Pruning Workshop Scheduled -- February 17
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Iredell County Center is partnering with local Producer Doug Prevette again this year to provide an …
NC Agritunity Goes Virtual in 2021!!
2021 Virtual NC Agritunity Conference Thursday, February 11, 2021 90:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Registration is available now! For more information visit our NC …
SARS-CoV-2 Transmission Infosheet
This infosheet details the most current information related to SARS-CoV-2 transmission in food settings including person-to-person and fomites as …
Fall Activity-Based Business or Event -- New DHHS Fall Activity Guidance
Many local businesses, churches, and roadside stands are fully embracing the cooler weather and the fun aspects of Fall …
NC Farm School 2021
2021 Classroom Meetings Schedule February 2nd, 16th March 2nd, 16th April 6th, 20th May 4th, 18th Classroom business planning sessions are Tuesdays on the …
Victory Gardens: 100 Years Later, Still Important
“Now, gardeners new and old are getting online and on social media to post pictures of freshly tilled backyards, …
2020 Auxin Training and Winter Grains Meeting
2020 Auxin Training and Winter Grains Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 6, 2020, from 3 to 6 p.m. …
Understanding Grain Bin Hazards
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