Pesticide Collection in Clay County
Do you have pesticides at your home or farm that you no longer need or use? Then don’t miss …
Farm Health & Safety
A Master Gardener's Advice on Fighting Japanese Beetles
Japanese beetles, either you don’t have them and so don’t know much about them or you have them and …
Clay County Center Hosting in Person Pesticide Workshops
On Monday, May 3, 2021, N.C. Cooperative Extension of Clay County is hosting two in-person pesticide workshops at the Community …
Small Farms Week 2021
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s annual tribute to small-scale agriculture will be held March 21–27, 2021, and …
Deadline Approaching for USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28, 2020–U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds farmers and ranchers that the deadline …
Asian Giant Hornets
Some really great links available on Asian Giant Hornets: NC State University Asian Giant Hornet Info N.C. Department of Agriculture and …
Backyard Poultry Webinar
Backyard poultry flocks have gained tremendous popularity in recent years. Many folks have come to enjoy fresh eggs each …
Small Ruminant Webinar
We are holding a Small Ruminant program from 1-3 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2020. The Program will be …
Coffee & Conversation Testing the Soil for Success
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Clay County Center has planned a program entitled “Clay County Coffee & Conversation Testing the Soil …
Resources for Farmers COVID 19 (Updated Daily)
Every sector of the area has been affected by the COVID 19 including farmers. Here are some resources to …
Graham and Clay County Agricultural Awareness Field Days
In partnership with Graham and Cherokee County we held an Agricultural Awareness Field Day here in Clay County on …
Clay County Free Soil Testing, April 1–November 15
The foundation to successful gardening is healthy soil. The first step to healthy soil is having your soil tested. …
Internet Connectivity Survey for NC Farmers
The North Carolina Broadband Infrastructure Office, with the Friday Institute at NC State University, is conducting a five-minute survey to gather …
Pesticide Commercial and Private License Recertification Class Jan. 17, 2020
Private pesticide applicators are required to attend a 2-hour pesticide safety recertification class (category “V”) and a 2-hour specialized …
Free Pesticide Collection Day In Clay County
Do you have pesticides at your home or farm that you no longer need or use? If your answer is …
Wildfire Community Preparedness Day
Cherokee County will be hosting a Wildfire Community Preparedness Day at the North Carolina Forest Service Office located at …
Soil Testing for Lawn and Gardens
From April – November, Have Your Soil Tested At No Charge. Healthy soil is the foundation of successful gardening. The …
NC AG Awareness Day - March 20, 2019
Who: NC Farmers, Agribusinesses, Commodities, Universities, and Ag students What: NC Ag Awareness Day Where: NC State Capital, Bicentennial Mall and …
Spring Coggins Clinic
When: March 2, 2019, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Shooting Creek Arena, 1717 Old Hwy 64, Hayesville, NC 28904 Cost: …
Beef Quality Assurance Certification Program-Postponed
There will be a Beef Quality Assurance Certification program held on Thursday, August 17, 7:00-10:00 a.m. at the Brasstown …
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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
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