
NRCS Conservation Program Updates for NC Farmers
1/2/26- The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced important updates. Here’s what you need to know: Extended Batching …
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1/2/26- The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced important updates. Here’s what you need to know: Extended Batching …

The spring 2026 Pesticide Safety Schools are for those seeking initial licensing in one or more pesticide subcategories. To register for …

Spring Ag Fest Celebrating Chatham County Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources Saturday, March 28, 2026 10 a.m.–3 p.m. This is a FREE Event! Chatham …
A calendar on when to perform regular pond management activities has been posted here. If you have further questions, feel …

We’re excited to announce a new resource: the “North Carolina Farm Pond Management Calendar”! This is available from the …

The Master Naturalist Volunteer program prepares volunteers to lead stewardship, education outreach, and citizen science projects with leading environmental …

Farm sussession and transition can seem overwhelming but is definitley doable when taken in little bites and with facilitation, if …

On March 12-13, 2025 Extension agents from across the state converged on eastern NC to attend the Water Resources …

The 5th Annual Chatham County Spring Ag Fest on March 29, 2025, was a success with a great crowd and beautiful …

The FDA finalized the provisions under FSMA’s Produce Safety Rule regarding agricultural water used during the growing season in …

World Wetlands Day was on February 2nd. To commentate this day, Olivia Rogers, our departmental communication specialist, reached out …

As recovery from Hurricane Helene continues, landowners may be thinking about taking necessary steps to re-establish effective streamside buffers …

This webinar is tailored toward Western North Carolina farmers and farm workers affected by tropical storm Helene. While Christmas …
If your well has been affected by flooding from Helene, it is important that it is checked for safety, …

In the past decade, North Carolina has been smashed by massive rainfalls associated with tropical systems passing over and …

Water harvesting is the practice of capturing rainwater (rooftop) runoff and storing it in a tank or cistern for …
Floodwaters in Western NC have inundated many drinking water wells. The following factsheet provides guidance to ensure timely and …

Tropical storm Debby is forecasted to impact North Carolina over the next few days bringing significant precipitation across the state. …
This publication discusses the practice of leasing estuarine waters on the North Carolina coast for …

North Carolina’s climate and soils are well suited to grow many types tree fruits. This …
This publication provides recommendations for managing essential nutrient concentrations when growing organic tobacco in the …
This publication provides recommendations for managing essential nutrient concentrations when growing organic tobacco in greenhouses …

Manure is among the lowest methane yielding feedstocks in digesters, but it is widely used …

Including sloped screens for solid-liquid manure separation can have positive impacts on manure management systems …
Air quality in hog production can be improved by dietary manipulation (e.g., reducing crude protein), …
This fact sheet discusses different types of amendments that can be used to manage ammonia …