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2025 Winter / Spring Pesticide Classes

Cumberland County announces the following pesticide workshops for recertification opportunities. Contact Susan Johnson at 910-321-6405 to register. “North Carolina Cooperative Extension …

Pesticide Equipment Calibration

Pesticide Equipment Calibration Workshop

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cumberland County Center will offer a Pesticide Equipment Calibration Workshop on Thursday, November 21, 2024 from …

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2025 Spring Farm School

What is the North Carolina Farm School Sandhills? (NCFS) is a unique strategic business planning program for aspiring, new, or …

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Christmas Tree Farm Tour

Have you ever wondered what it takes to get an extravagant Christmas tree from the farm to your living …

Pesticide Training Opportunities

The schedule for the remaining 2024 pesticide trainings offered in Cumberland County can be found below. Opportunities for V (Safety) …

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2023 Young Farmer of the Year

Continuing a long family tradition of agriculture, Jessica Gillis Lee operates Gillis Hill Produce in the Seventy-First area of …

2023 Hall of Fame Inductee

Joseph H. Gillis, Sr. 2023 Hall of Fame Inductee

Joseph H. Gillis was inducted into the Cumberland County Agricultural Hall of Fame in a ceremony held at the Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse this morning. Gillis was recognized …

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Download the NC Farm App!

With more than 80 communities and four state farmers markets on the Visit NC Farms App, do you really …

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Offsetting Drought for Small-Scale Vegetable Production in North Carolina

A good source of water is a necessity for producing quality vegetables. During periods of …

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Métodos de Enfriamiento para Cerdos en Fase de Finalización

Esta publicación analiza opciones para abordar el estrés por calor en las operaciones porcinas. Los …

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Fuentes de Calor para Cerdos Destetados

Esta publicación proporciona información sobre las fuentes de calor comunes que se utilizan para suministrar …

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Cooling Methods for Finishing Swine

This publication discusses options for addressing heat stress in swine operations. Topics include ventilation cooling …

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A forced air heater installed on the interior of a facility.

Heat Sources for Post-Weaning Pigs

This publication provides information about common heat sources used to supply supplemental warmth for young …

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Map showing North Carolina counties with confirmed brown marmorated stink bug observations

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (North Carolina)

Brown marmorated stink bug description, life history, damage, and control.

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Green June Bug in North Carolina Grapes

This factsheet describes the biology and management of the green June bug (Cotinus nitida), an …

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Japanese Beetles in North Carolina Grapes

This factsheet describes the biology and management of the Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica), a minor …

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