Behind Our Local Food: Fork to Farmer Documentary Release
Today’s technologies grant us the ability to do most things from our couches, namely ordering products and services. This …
Coming Together, Staying Together, & Growing Together: A How-to for Rural Revitalization
Despite the diversity and unique characteristics among our nation’s rural towns, there exists a widening gap between prosperous urban …
Pine Pulpwood Prices Dropped 11% in North Carolina
After a substantial drop in July 2018, U.S. housing starts surged back in August 2018. Privately-owned housing starts in …
Time to Make Your Winter Feed Plan
What a difference a month makes! This time last month things were going along very well, but …
Hay Donation Website
NC State Extension has created a website form for collecting information from those who want to donate hay and …
Think Food Safety When the Power is Out
Hurricane Michael made landfall earlier today in Florida and is quickly speeding along a track with takes it directly …
Valuing Storm Damaged Timber Following the Recent Storms
Hurricanes Florence caused over $70 million in significant damage to forest and timber land through wind and flooding. For storm …
Hay Alert Website
The Hay Alert website is available to help farmers impacted by Hurricane Florence secure winter hay supplies. Dr. …
NC State to Offer Free Occupational Safety Training for Key Recovery Service Providers
The information below has been provided by Wendy Laing, Director, Professional Learning and Instructional Design, Southeastern OSHA Training Institute Education Center, …
Coal Ash After Hurricane Florence
Hurricane Florence has caused significant impacts across North Carolina. As the flood waters begin to recede, breaches and flooding …
Craft Brewing: Tap Into a New Local Farm and Education Experience
Craft beer is a growing industry around the country, and North Carolina is no exception—so much so that visitNC …
Fraud Alert - Hurricane Home Cleanup
NC Emergency Management recently posted a message warning residents that individuals are posing as NCVOAD Crisis Cleanup representatives. NCVOAD …
Emergency Insurance Procedures for Crops Damaged by Hurricane Florence
Hurricane Florence caused catastrophic damage in many counties in North Carolina and South Carolina. The Risk Management Agency (RMA), in …
Dealing With Pasture, Hay, Feed and Animal Health Issues During Recovery From Hurricane Florence
September 22, 2018. Author: Matt Poore. Contributors from extension included Dan Wells, Adam Ross and Johnny Rogers. As a result of …
NCDA&CS Warn Homeowners of Potential Home Termite Protection Failure After Flood
In a press release today, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services warns homeowners of termite risks …
NC Soybean Producers Association Publishes Flood Resources
In the latest News Roundup, the NC Soybean Producers Association has collected various resources to support soybean producers in …
Guidance on Microbial Contamination in Previously Flooded Outdoor Areas
Microbial contamination—both bacterial and viral—of flood waters can cause great concern for use of previously flooded outdoor areas. Limited …
NC Rural Center Announces Small Business Resources for Disaster Counties
Working in tandem with the NC Rural Center, the federal government’s Small Business Administration is working to provide efficient …
Guidance on Claims for NC Aquaculture
The following content was compiled and written by Pete Anderson, N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Agribusiness and Aquaculture …
Important Disaster Programs for Pasture-Based Livestock Farmers
Producers incurring losses of livestock and damage to fences, pastures, hay, and feed as a result of Hurricane Florence need …