Disaster Aftermath: Damage Claims // Consecuencias De Un Desastre: Reclamos Por Daños
Dear Farming Community and Agents Several things are important in the aftermath of the storm farms. Earlier I have published …
Post-Florence Mosquito Spraying and Organic Farms
According to NC State University’s Dr. Mike Waldvogel, things are moving rapidly regarding mosquito spraying in hurricane and flood-affected …
The Effects of Late-Season Storm Damage to Flue-Cured Tobacco
Extreme weather events, such as hurricanes, can prove detrimental to flue-cured tobacco yield and quality. Specific to hurricanes, both …
HURRICANE Aftermath: Delayed Planting Date and Fumigation
Dear Strawberry Community. While the weather calms down, fields are in many cases still too wet to access or even …
If You Need Help: HURRICANE AFTERMATH
Dear Farming Community, In the following, we have compiled some information for those of you who experienced damages to their …
Hurricane Florence Eastcoast Update for Strawberry Growers
Dear Strawberry Community, Many have contacted me two days ago and asked me to give a new weather update on …
Hurricane Preparedness for Horticultural Growers and Beekeepers
Hurricane Florence is dominating news coverage this week and for good reason: it is predicted to be the strongest …
Is Your Home Hurricane Ready?
While Hurricane Florence is moving closer to land, there is still time to perform simple actions to get your …
Family Communication Plan for Emergencies
All families need a plan for how they will communicate during times of emergencies. During disasters, you may be …
Food Safety Resource for Hurricane Florence
Hurricanes and storms can cause power outages and lead to food safety concerns. As Hurricane Florence approaches, protect your …
Ideas for "No-Cook" Food Bags
NC State Extension Disaster Preparedness Publications If you need to put together “no-cook” bags of food, consider the following items. …
Evacuation Disaster Kit
Evacuation Disaster Kit Disaster Preparedness Disasters happen anytime and anywhere. Is your family prepared to cope with an emergency? Could you …
Evacuating Safely
NC State Extension Disaster Preparedness Publications Before the Evacuation Has Been Announced Keep your radio on and listen to it. Figure out …
Hurricane Florence Forecast for Strawberry Growers
Dear Strawberry Community, Many of you have asked me over the last few days what to do to prepare for …
Hurricane Preparedness -- Are You Ready?
Hurricane Florence is churning in the Atlantic and headed to North Carolina later this week. Whether you are are …
Who Needs This? Florence, a Cat 4 Hurricane (8 p.m., 9/10/18)
Dear Agents, Agronomists, and Growers, Good evening! This time of year is always a mad scramble of activity for strawberry growers …
Power Loss During Curing and Selecting Generator Capacity
Below are some links to information concerning power loss during curing and selecting generator capacity. Hopefully this will not be …
Caswell County Cattlemen's Association Meeting
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service in conjunction with the Caswell County Cattlemen’s Association will conduct an educational meeting …
Caswell County Beekeepers Association Meeting
Thursday, September 20, 2018, at 7 p.m. The Caswell County Beekeepers Association (CCBA) next monthly meeting will be held jointly …
Register Now for Business of Agriculture Series
The Business of Agriculture Series Mondays, October 1-November 19, 2018 6 to 8 p.m. Central Carolina Community College Pittsboro Campus, Building 42, Room …