Extension
Executive Farm Management Program Expanding in 2019
An Executive Farm Management Program that started in North Carolina is expanding to the entire Southeast.
Recovering from Florence? Extension Can Help
Here's a listing of timely hurricane recovery resources from NC State Extension as employees and partners help North Carolina communities recover from the devastating storm.
4-H Helps Teen Grow A Business – And A Career
At 19, Victoria Robie is now jthe sole proprietor of Outer Banks Kettle Corn – thanks in part to skills she learned in 4H.
Beyond Bacon & BBQ: 11 Foods Associated With North Carolina
The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates North Carolina livestock, poultry and food products at $8 billion each year. These meat products not only have a positive impact on the state economy, but they taste great – and provide an affordable, safe and wholesome source of nutrition for a growing population.
4-H’ers Ride To Championship Victory – Together
Vying against top 4-H equine competitors from 13 states, Team North Carolina earned top honors in both riding and educational contests.
N.C. Farm School is Helping a Flower Business Bloom
Since its inception, the North Carolina Farm School has grown statewide and helped launch nearly 50 new farms in North Carolina.
Local NBA Star Sends Seven Kids to N.C. 4-H Camp
Atlanta Hawks shooting guard and Bertie County, North Carolina, native Kent Bazemore recently treated seven first-time summer campers to the N.C. 4-H camp that helped shape his own childhood experiences.
10 of the Most Diabolical Crop Pests in North Carolina
Arthropod pests (both insects and mites) rob North Carolina farmers every year by eating into their crop yields. No matter what a grower does, it seems like there is always a destructive pest waiting in the wings. We’ve curated a list of 10 of the most vexing pests that prey on agriculture in North Carolina.
Call for Support – Help Send a Kid to 4-H Camp
Join the North Carolina 4-H Camping program for a night of fun, food and bluegrass at the second annual Pickin' in the Pines bluegrass and BBQ benefit concert in Ellerbe, North Carolina.
7 Fascinating NC Arthropods (That You’ve Never Heard Of)
Some insects and their relatives (called “arthropods”) are so common, large and/or showy that you can’t help but notice them. Others are generally unknown due to their small size, or are simply uncommon — and many of these can be found right outside your door. All it takes is a little adventure and, perhaps, a magnifying glass.