New Online Poultry Resources Available for 2020
With everything going on in the world right now, we know there is a lot of uncertainty about many …
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COVID-19 and Farmer Stress
There has been talk through the media about dumping milk, meat shortages and produce waste because of the impact …
Free Programs: San Diego Zoo Global Academy
Free Courses for Teachers and Students Ages 13 or Above In these uncertain and challenging times, our thoughts are with …
Water Resources Education - Two Live Webinars
Water Resources Education is offering TWO live webinars, each of which will last for approximately 1-hour. Feel free to …
Natural Charcoal? Who Knew!
As you dig around in your yard, you may come across what looks like charred wood. It may, in …
NC Restaurants Feeding Kids Initiative
Are you a restaurant, catering company or foodservice operation interested in helping feed kids in need during COVID-19 school …
One Less Thing to Worry About...
The Governor’s Executive Order 124, issued March 31, 2020, prohibits all end-user providers of residential electric, natural gas, water, …
College of Education Faculty, Instructors Offer Resources to Help Parents Teaching at Home During Coronavirus (COVID-19) School Closures
Faculty members and instructors with the NC State University College of Education share their tips and favorite resources to …
Webinar for Woodland Owners - Timber Sales: Is It Time to Sell?
Extension Forestry has put together a series of forestry webinars for the upcoming few months. The first one, Timber …
Two Watersnakes Seen at Onslow Discovery Gardens
As the weather warms, snake sightings will become much more common. We have 38 varieties of snakes in NC, …
Fruit With Yogurt Orange Dip
Looking for a nutritious dip for fruit? Try the yogurt orange dip! This easy 4 ingredient recipe is sure …
Best Methods to Follow When Submitting an Email Photo for Aquatic Plant ID
It can be very frustrating when trying to get an aquatic plant identified by emailing a photo – both …
Online K-12 Resources From PBS and UNC-TV
UNC-TV has a resource page of entertaining interactive lessons and videos. These 5-7 minute videos may be very helpful, …
Aquatic Plants Are Already Active
The mild weather experienced this winter in southeastern NC has permitted a variety of aquatic plants and weeds to …
Think the Ground Is Dry? Wet? Not Sure?
The NC Drought Monitor website lets you see current and historical drought conditions. Also discussed are river levels and …
2020 Census
Established by the US Constitution, the US Census Bureau is required to conduct a count of every person in …
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 …
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 …
Alligatorweed Thrips for Alligatorweed Control
There is a new to North Carolina management strategy for alligatorweed control. Alligatorweed (Alternanthera philoxeroides) is an invasive aquatic …
Southeast Regional Tour Stop Three at Roberts Farm in Robeson County
Based on 2017 USDA figures 34% of North Carolina’s total corn and soybean production takes place in 18 southeastern …
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