Free or Low-Cost Personal Protective Equipment for Farmers
Personal protective equipment has been a challenge to obtain since the COVID-19 pandemic. As such, respirators, cartridges, gloves, filters, …
Farm Health & Safety
Using the New Spray Conditions Tool for NC ECONet
A new tool is available to evaluate herbicide drift and inversion potential based upon current, local weather station data. …
NC Farm School for Veterans
The NC Down East Farm School will provide classroom instruction and personal consultations for Veterans in this region seeking …
Fall 2020 Online Pesticide School Schedule Available
The Fall 2020 Online Pesticide Safety School Schedule is now available for registrants who are seeking initial licensing in …
Disposing of Unwanted Fertilizer and Pesticides
Options for disposing of unwanted or damaged fertilizer or pesticides are limited but with diligence, safe disposal is possible. …
NCDA&CS Taking Preventive Measures to Help Farmers and Agribusinesses
Adapted from a press release written by Rich Bonnano. The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) is taking …
NC State Extension Launches Portal for COVID-19 Resources
Press release by Richard Campbell, NC State Extension. COVID-19 has disrupted our lives and routines, from how we work, play …
Spring Ag Fest is CANCELED
The Chatham County Spring Ag Fest that was scheduled for March 28, 2020, at the Chatham County Agriculture & …
2019 - NC's Warmest Year...so Far
It’s official. According to the blog posted by the North Carolina State University Climate Office, 2019 edged out 1990 …
EPA Guide Translates Pesticide Safety Information Into Spanish
The EPA has developed a Spanish translation guide to provide bilingual pesticide labeling information as part of training that …
CCA Training, December 10-12
CCA_web form registration 2019 N.C. Cooperative Extension of Johnston County will host the annual CCA training once again. Come and receive …
NEW - Asian Longhorned Tick Publication Available
]We have had requests for information about the Asian longhorned tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis) which is an invasive species that …
Keep the Repellent Handy
Although hurricane Dorian has come and gone for most of us, its rainfall has likely left standing water in …
How to Protect Your Beehives From Mosquito Spraying Following a Hurricane
How beekeepers can minimize the effects on their hives The devil is in the details, most of which are under …
Hurricane Dorian Livestock Preparations
With Hurricane Dorian approaching it is important that we have emergency plans in place for ourselves as well as …
Stand Up for Grain Safety Week! March 25-31, 2019
Watch this video about Stand Up Grain Safety Week Make a commitment to grain safety. Register to interact online by …
Tractor Talks Safety Presentation Tools
Giving a safety talk soon? Check out this OSHA-developed resource to help make your discussion both purposeful and memorable. …
Join Us for Our Chatham County Spring Ag Fest March 30!
Spring Ag Fest Celebrating Chatham County Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources Saturday, March 30, 2019 10 a.m.–2 p.m. This is a FREE Event! Chatham …
Research Seeking Volunteers to Share Experiences With Food Supply & Food Systems After Hurricane Florence
A disruption to the food systems such as a natural disaster creates challenges for families and communities. Yet, there …
Respirator Fit Testing Guidelines for North Carolina Pesticide Applicators
The US Environmental Protection Agency requires that all individuals working with pesticides labeled for respiratory protection complete the following …
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- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
- National Pesticide Information Center Emergency Resources
- NC Agromedicine Institute
- NCDA&CS Structural Pest Control and Pesticide Division
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Calibrating Field Sprayers
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Asian Longhorned Tick
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