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Extending Our Reach<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Our resourceful Extension specialists deliver research into local, regional and global communities to solve environmentally-based problems. From pollinator work to pesticide safety, we increase stakeholder knowledge, disseminating information through workshops, seminars and information sheets and booklets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Aquaculture<\/h2>

Aquaculture extension specialists offer information on aquaculture operation start-up, species commonly produced in North Carolina, a list of suppliers and recent aquaculture news.<\/p>\n

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Fisheries<\/h2>

Fisheries Extension specialists educate county agents, agency personnel and pond owners on fisheries and aquatic issues.<\/p>\n

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Pollinators<\/h2>

Pollination is one of the leading ecosystem services in both agricultural and natural ecosystems, and the challenges that pollinators have been facing are some of the leading issues of our time. Our Extension programs address various needs in beekeeping, habitat management for wild pollinators, and bee identification.<\/p>\n

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Toxicology and Agromedicine<\/h2>

Focused on agromedicine, environmental toxicology, fish consumption, as well as emerging contaminants and risks, our Extension addresses trends and issues in human health risk, environmental quality, and sustainability.<\/p>\n

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Wildlife<\/h2>

The NC State University Wildlife Extension program provides information on a multitude of wildlife found in and around North Carolina, including information about wildlife damage control and identification, wildlife damage agent certification and contacts, ways to improve wildlife habitat, and environmental education including information about the Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Protection Program (WHEP), backyard wildlife and information on North Carolina\u2019s endangered species<\/p>\n

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Fish Consumption: What You Need to Know<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Most freshwater fish in North Carolina are safe to eat, but some fish in some waters are unsafe due to high levels of pollutants in the waterbodies. We have compiled advisory information on what you need to know about eating freshwater fish in North Carolina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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