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Plant Sciences
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Plant sciences initiative could spark NC economic growth, study finds A new economic study, released Jan. 12, shows that North Carolina has an opportunity to be the global hub for advanced plant sciences research and for the application of that research to expanding agricultural productivity. One page summary of the Initiative View the Report
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Plant Sciences
Initiative
Plant sciences initiative could spark NC economic growth, study finds A new economic study, released Jan. 12, shows that North Carolina has an opportunity to be the global hub for advanced plant sciences research and for the application of that research to expanding agricultural productivity. One page summary of the Initiative View the Report
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Food Processing and
Manufacturing Initiative
NC food processing and manufacturing initiative feasiblity study released The agricultural resources, industrial capacity and research innovation assets present in North Carolina create opportunities to catalyze development of value-added food processing and manufacturing businesses, according to a joint NC State-NCDA&CS economic feasibity study released Jan. 12. One page summary of the Initiative View the Full Report
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Soil 101: Introduction
to Soil – Online!
Understanding soil is a basic skill needed by anyone interested in agriculture, environmental science, gardening, natural resource management, and water quality. Traditionally, to gain that skill, a person has had to pay college tuition and spend long hours in a classroom. Now, with the power of the internet at your fingertips, the NC Cooperative Extension Service is bringing a first class Introduction to Soil education to your office, dining room table, or local coffee shop. Learn more about this open online course at http://go.ncsu.edu/introduction-to-soil
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Consumer Horticulture
Extension's Gardening Portal at NC State University provides access to a wealth of information, events and resources for gardeners in North Carolina. Managed by the State Urban Horticulture Specialist and Cooperative Extension Horticulture Agents throughout the state, it is your doorway to guidance about successfully growing vegetables, herbs, fruits, flowers and ornamentals in your landscape.
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State Climate Office
of North Carolina
Our partners at the State Climate Office of North Carolina provide the most accurate climate information to the citizens of our state. Their website includes recent news from their Twitter feed, featured products, quick links, and a map of data from their ECONet weather stations. You can also view data from more than 1,000 Southeastern weather stations on their full CRONOS map or follow their blog.
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From the Field-Agronomy Notes popular
Tobacco Research Update: Magnesium Deficiency of Tobacco In this tobacco research update, we highlight the symptoms of magnesium deficiency. These images are part of a project supported by the North Carolina Tobacco Foundation to MORE » – from 
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Pollinator Garden Tour Wednesday September 14 popular
Wednesday September 14 at 5:30 pm Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will be giving a tour of Chatham County Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden at Chatham Mills in Pittsboro. The garden was designed to MORE » – from Growing Small Farms
From the Field-Agronomy Notes popular
Tobacco Research Update: Boron Toxicity of Tobacco In this tobacco research update, we highlight the symptoms of boron toxicity. These images are part of a project supported by the North Carolina Tobacco Foundation MORE » – from Tobacco Growers Information
Summer Snapshots from Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Garden popular
Photos by Debbie Roos, Chatham County Cooperative Extension In late 2008, I planted a demonstration pollinator garden at Chatham Mills to provide forage from early spring to late fall for pollinators such as honey MORE » – from Growing Small Farms
From the Field-Agronomy Notes popular
Tobacco Research Update: Boron Deficiency of Tobacco In this tobacco research update, we highlight the symptoms of boron deficiency. These images are part of a project supported by the North Carolina Tobacco Foundation to MORE » – from Tobacco Growers Information
More In My Basket
Many of us experience times in our lives when finances are tight. We might face difficult decisions about whether to pay for food, utilities, and/or medicine. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is MORE »
Caswell County Farmer’s Market
The Caswell County Local Foods Council is starting a Farmer’s Market this weekend. It will be every Saturday through September from 4-7pm. Country Store Market MORE »
2015 Grant Applications for Individual Farmers and Collaborative Groups
Agriculture Reinvestment Fund – RAFI grant program assists farmers and rural communities to develop new sources of agricultural income through the provision of cost-share grants. The program awards grants of up to $8000 MORE »
Farmers Markets Forever Stamps
Please consider purchasing the Farmers Markets Forever Stamps and help promote our local Farmers MORE »
Tomato Field Day and NC Beef Field Day
NCSU CALS NCARS -About Us — About MORE »
Rev Your Bev!
Sonya Patterson and ladies from Caswell Family Medical Center passing out cold water for hydration on a hot day in June. Looks like they all are enjoying themselves on this gentleman’s front MORE »
Pressure Canner Dial Gauge Testing
Have you had your dial gauge tested this year? Accuracy of the gauge can make the difference between over or under processed jars in your canner. You can get your pressure canner gauge MORE »
EVENTS View AllMore Events
Caswell County Cattlemen's Association MeetingTue Sep 27, 2016
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Where:
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Where:
126 Court Square, Yanceyville, NC 27379, USA
— 2 days awayBusiness Planning Class for Curent and Aspiring FarmersWed Oct 19, 2016
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Where:
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Where:
306 Revere Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278, USA
— 3 weeks awayProject Learning Tree K-8 Professional Development WorkshopTue Oct 25, 2016
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM Where:
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM Where:
Guilford College, 5800 W Friendly Ave, Greensboro, NC 27410, USA
— 4 weeks awayNickels For Know-How Vote November, 1, 2016Tue Nov 1, 2016
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Where:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Where:
126 Court Square, Yanceyville, NC 27379, USA
— 1 month away
