Did you know cotton underwear can be used to assess soil biological activity? This idea, developed by Amazing Grazing, has spread around the world as it sparks people’s interest and makes them pay attention to what is going on in their soil. The Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) and Amazing Grazing will be hosting…
North Carolina’s solar industry is the third fastest growing in the country so whether you’re a seasoned sheep producer or exploring ways to diversify your farm there are growing opportunities to partner with solar companies for forage management on solar farms. NC Choices, in partnership with Amazing Grazing and the American Solar Grazing Association, will…
Kick off National Pollinator Week with the Staff Senate and NC State's Dr. Hannah Levenson! Learn about the who, the how, and the what of native bees. Attendees will learn about the diversity of native bees in North Carolina and how these species can differ in their habitats and behaviors. We will discuss what can…
Join Staff Senate and Hannah Levenson, community ecologist, for a discussion about the who, the how and the what of native bees. Attendees will learn about the diversity of native bees in North Carolina and how these species can differ in their habitats and behaviors. We will discuss what can be done to support these…
Tuesday, June 22, noon - 1 p.m. Zoom link will be emailed prior to the event Learn how to create habitat for bees and birds in your home garden! Debbie Hamrick, Director of Specialty Crops at NC Farm Bureau Federation, will speak about her personal garden and why she became interested in developing habitats for…
Join Becky Skiba, from the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, as we learn more about the benefit of bats and how to be “bat friendly” neighbors with little effort. Addressing small changes in landscaping and structure, how bats influence agricultural and forestry management, and the life needs of bats, we will explore how we attract bats…
Join Danesha Seth Carley, Ph.D. and Ms. Anne M. Spafford, MLA, ASLA as they discuss their latest book, “Pollinator Gardening for the South: Creating Sustainable Habitats”. Learn about planning, planting, and maintaining successful and beautiful pollinator gardens from two experts in their field. Danesha and Anne will answer all of your questions about how to…
Join Danesha Seth Carley and Anne M. Spafford, both of whom teach in the Department of Horticultural Science at NC State, as they discuss their latest book, Pollinator Gardening for the South: Creating Sustainable Habitats. You will learn about planning, planting and maintaining successful and beautiful pollinator gardens from two experts in their field. They…
With some pollinator species on the decline, NC State has taken steps to protect pollinator species by establishing habitat, addressing pests with fewer pesticides, raising awareness about the importance of biodiversity and more. Join faculty from NC State’s Bee Campus USA committee to learn about the work NC State has done to receive certification as…
Please join Crop and Soil Sciences as together we assist the Feed the Pack pantry in combating the food insecurity experienced by students in the Wolfpack family. We’ve made it simple for you to donate through the Feed the Pack Amazon wish list! Visit https://go.ncsu.edu/cssc-feeds-the-pack Add items to your shopping cart Check out, selecting Feed the…
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