Coastal Plains Chicken Project 2020
It’s time for the Coastal Plains Chicken Project again! Youth have the option to purchase red sex link laying …
Agriculture & Food
Extension and research at NC State address timely issues impacting our state. Extension delivers trusted information directly into the hands of farmers and agribusinesses, helping them translate knowledge into solutions that grow our economy and communities.
Livestock Newsletter
See below for our Livestock Newsletter for November and December 2019. Contact the office at 919-731-1525 if you have …
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 …
Turkey Show Tips From the Girls Who Know
The 2019 Youth Market Turkey Show is just around the corner and youth all over the state are preparing …
The FAMACHA History
The FAMACHA charts are named after Faffa Malan from South Africa. Check the following YouTube informative …
Livestock Newsletter
See below for our latest livestock newsletter! Contact me with any questions or concerns. Wayne County Livestock Newsletter September …
Weed of the Week: Foxtail
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Weed of the Week: Ironweed
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Weed of the Week: Jimsonweed
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Weed of the Week: Nutgrass
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Weed of the Week: Johnsongrass
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Weed of the Week: Vaseygrass
See below for a VERY common weed, you’ve probably seen it in your pastures and your lawns. Disclaimer: The use of …
Weed of the Week: Dallisgrass
Weed of the week, see below for tips on controlling it! Disclaimer: The use of brand names and any mention or …
Weed of the Week: Goosegrass
This is a common weed found in our pastures, lawns, everywhere! Disclaimer: The use of brand names and any mention or …
Weed of the Week: Pokeweed
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Hay Day
See below for information regarding our Hay Day this year! Email stefani.sykes@waynegov.com with any questions. Wayne County Hay Day July 26, …
Livestock Newsletter
See below for our current July and August Livestock Newsletter! Contact stefani.sykes@waynegov.com with any livestock questions you may have. Livestock …
Wayne County Fair Livestock Show Registration
See below for online registration for the Wayne County Fair Livestock Shows! Contact me at stefani.sykes@waynegov.com with any questions. Hog …
Wayne County Fair Livestock Show Rules
See below for rules for the Wayne County Livestock Shows at the fair this year! Each pre-registered exhibitor and 2 …
Alligatorweed Thrips for Alligatorweed Control
There is a new to North Carolina management strategy for alligatorweed control. Alligatorweed (Alternanthera philoxeroides) is an invasive aquatic …
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- Agricultural Marketing Service @ USDA
- National Ag Safety Database - Fire Safety
- National Ag Safety Database - First Aid
- National Ag Safety Database - Lightning
- Spanish Dictionary of Agriculture & HR Management
- Wayne County Agriculture Highlights
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Information Portals
- Ag BioTech
- Executive Farm Management Program
- Extension Entomology - Insect Biology and Management
- Extension Plant Pathology
- Horticulture
- Industrial Hemp
- NC FarmLink
- NC Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- NC Pesticide Safety Education
- NC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
- Official Variety Testing
- Peanut Growers Information
More Extension Programs at NC State University
- Agricultural and Human Sciences
- Agriculture and Resource Economics Extension
- Apiculture and Beekeeping
- Biological and Agricultural Engineering
- Crop and Soil Sciences
- Extension Soils Program
Partnerships and Organizations
- Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)
- NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- NC State Climate Office
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