So You Think You Have Seen a Killer Wasp?
Spring is upon us and with the rising temperatures come an increase in insect activity. A group of insects …
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.
Thinking About Planting Corn at Higher Populations?
Higher Corn Populations? Where is the Industry Headed? In this video, Area Agent, Tim Hambrick, discusses why higher populations are …
March 2021 Livestock Newsletter
The March Livestock Newsletter is available for your review. If you have any questions concerning the newsletter, please contact …
2021 Agricultural Hall of Fame Nominations Sought
Nominations are now being accepted for candidates for induction into the Cumberland County Agricultural Hall of Fame for 2021. The …
Private Pesticide License Recertification v Safety Credits
Persons who purchase or apply restricted-use-pesticides on their own farms are required by state law to have a private …
What's the Buzz - Better Living Series Workshop
Join N.C. Cooperative Extension of Cumberland County Agent, Kenny Bailey, as he explores the wonderful and exciting world of bees! …
Anaerobic Digester Systems for NC Farms
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Dairy ASA – Ashley Robbins will be hosting a webinar on February 4, 2021, from noon–1:30 …
Do You Need a Pesticide License or Certificate?
Pesticides include insecticides, fungicides,(many other ‘icides’) plant growth regulators, defoliants, and desiccants. Federal and state laws require some users …
2021 Auxin Herbicides-Best Management Practices Opporunities
Auxin Herbicides – Best Management Practices will be offered virtually beginning at 10 a.m. on January 12, 2021. Drs. …
Alfred Davenport 2020 Agricultural Hall of Fame Inductee
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Cumberland County is pleased to announce that Alfred Davenport has been selected as the 2020 Agricultural …
UMO AgPrime Grant Program
The University of Mount Olive Lois G. Britt Agribusiness Center is pleased to announce a new round of funding of the UMO …
Virtual Aquatic Weed Management Seminar
On Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at 9 a.m., the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Cumberland County Center will be holding …
2020 Cenus Deadline Is September 30, 2020
Farming Community: North Carolina needs your help in completing the 2020 Census!! Growers, farm labor contractors, farmworkers, and their families …
Private Pesticide Applicator Recertification Credits
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Cumberland County will offer two virtual opportunities for private pesticide applicators to gain recertification. Participation …
Pre-Plant Strategies for Wheat - Webinar
Are you planting wheat this fall? Join us for part 1 of our “Wheat Production Series” on September 25, 2020, from …
Unsolicited Foreign Seeds
North Carolina residents who have received seed shipments that they did not order from China or foreign sources are …
Cumberland County Voluntary Agricultural District Program
Cumberland County farmers have an opportunity to enroll their farms in the Cumberland County Voluntary Agricultural District program. The objectives …
Improving Corn Fertilizer and Water Management – Field Video
Want to see an AquaSpy in action in a cornfield? Watch our latest video to learn about this new technology …
Timber Restoration Funds (TRF) Available Through NC Forest Service
On January 23, 2017, $1,000,000 in “time-limited” funding has been authorized to assist landowners within any counties designated in …
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County Extension Programs
- Growing Small Farms: Sustainable Agriculture in North Carolina
- Voluntary Agricultural District Program Application
- Voluntary Agricultural District Program Brochure
Extension Programs at NC State University
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
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- Biological and Agricultural Engineering
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- Extension Soils Program
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Newsletters
- 2012 November Livestock Newsletter
- 2012 September Livestock Newsletter
- 2013 January Livestock Newsletter
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- Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)
- NC Climate Data
- NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- NC State Climate Office
- USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
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