Farm Health & Safety
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Cumberland County Voluntary Agricultural District Program
- Rules of the Road Workshop Presentation Part 1
- Rules of the Road Workshop Presentation Part 2
Information Portals
More Extension Programs at NC State University
National eXtension Resources
Partnerships and Organizations
- National Ag Safety Database
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
- National Pesticide Information Center Emergency Resources
- NC Agromedicine Institute
- NCDA&CS Structural Pest Control and Pesticide Division
Publications, Information, and News
Recent Publications related to Farm Health & Safety
Handling and Cleaning Up Damaged Pesticide Containers at Home
This publication offers guidelines if a recent storm resulted in water damage to a pesticide …
Avoiding Tobacco Curing Losses Due to Electrical Failures
This publication for tobacco growers describes steps that can be taken to avoid or minimize …
Controlling Damage in Pesticide Storage Facilities on the Farm
This publication for farmers covers the guidelines to deal with pesticide storage facilities that may …
Reconditioning Flood-Damaged Farm Equipment
This publication offers information how to recondition farm equipment that has been submerged in floodwaters.
Reconditioning Flood-Damaged Tractors
This publication offers information on how to clean and recondition tractors that have been submerged …
Purchasing a Back-Up Generator for the Farm
This publication contains important information and safety tips regarding gasoline-powered generators to be used in …
Why Do Septic Systems Fail?
This publication describes common causes for septic tank failures and suggests steps you can take …
Calibrating a Backpack Sprayer
This brochure goes over calibration guidelines for backpack or knapsack sprayers.