Survey to Understand Farmers' Internet Needs
from the survey information The North Carolina Broadband Infrastructure Office, with the Friday Institute at NC State University, is conducting …
Farm Health & Safety
Compliance Date for Preventive Controls for Animal Food Approaching
The final compliance date for the Preventive Controls for Animal Food (PCAF) rule, part of the Food Safety Modernization …
Field Notes: Extension ASAs and Faculty Give Calibration Demos
If you aren’t an active farmer, you might think spring has just finally sprung – but for North Carolina …
Defend the Flock Biosecurity Program From USDA
PDPS is proud to partner with USDA APHIS to support the Defend the Flock public education program. New resources, …
APHIS Finalizes Conditions for Paying Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Indemnity
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is issuing a final rule outlining the …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
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
Good Agricultural Practices Fresh Produce Safety Plan for Field Practices
This document was developed in workshops with North Carolina growers to provide a framework for …
6 days ago
Herbicide Carryover in Hay, Manure, Compost, and Grass Clippings
Many farmers and home gardeners have reported damage to vegetable and flower crops after applying …
6 days ago
Questions to Ask When Purchasing Water Treatment Equipment
The home water treatment industry has expanded tremendously in recent years. New products are constantly …
2 weeks ago
2020 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual
This manual, updated every year, covers pesticide use and safety information, chemical application equipment, fertilizer …
3 weeks ago
Disease Management and Guidelines for the Honey Bee
It is the goal of every beekeeper to maintain healthy, productive colonies. This can only …
1/27/20
Should You Have Your Water Tested?
Most water in North Carolina is suitable for drinking and other home uses. There are, …
1/13/20
Freehand (dimethenamid-p + pendimethalin)
This pesticide factsheet covers the use and characteristics of Freehand (dimethenamid-p + pendimethalin).
1/10/20 — Herbicide Information Factsheets
Protecting People and the Environment When Using Pesticides
This publication, chapter 11 of the 2020 Flue-Cured Tobacco Information handbook, describes some measures that …
12/20/19