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Attention: All pesticide license holders — if certified before July 1, 2025 complete C&T update; scan QR

Attention All Pesticide License Holders! C & T Standards Update

Please keep current! C&T Standards Update Attention Flyer 1 Page (2)

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Bats: Nature's Essential Allies in North Carolina and Beyond

The sight of a bat often conjures images of spooky legends, but these nocturnal creatures are vital to our ecosystems. It's time to replace fear with facts and recognize the incredible benefits…

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New Venue for ASAP's Business of Farming Conference 2/22/2025

Saturday, Feb. 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m, will now take place at Blue Ridge Community College in Flat Rock, NC, instead of A-B Tech in Asheville, as originally announced. The A-B Tech Conference…

Pesticide Applicator "X & V" Credit Recertification Training flyer; V: Feb 25, X: Feb 26, 2025; Jackson Cooperative Extension

Do You Need Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) for Your Pesticide Applicator's License?

There are pesticide applicator recertification training classes coming up in February."V" Credit class (2 CEU credits) is Tuesday, 2/25/2025 and L, N, D, X (2 CEU credits ea.) A, B, G, H, I, K, M, O,…

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NC State: NC STATE ECONOMIST - Economic Outlook for 2025

Written byJeffrey H. Dorfman, Hugh C. Kiger Distinguished ProfessorDepartment of Agricultural and Resource Economics, NC State UniversityIn this issue of the NC State Economist, Hugh C. Kiger…

Calling All Gardeners, Egg Producers and Beekeepers

This year’s weather patterns have been a real challenge for gardens, flocks and beehives. Some folks had success with certain types and varieties, while others of us didn’t have stellar results.…

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Farm Tax Webinar - Sept. 19th Depreciation: Recovering the Cost of Capital Assets on the Farm

The North Carolina Cooperative Extension – Chatham County Center is conducting a Farm Tax Webinar on September 19 about depreciation and recovering the cost of capital assets. It has become evident…

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Thinking About Becoming a Farmer?

Before making the decision to become a “farmer,” “agricultural producer,” or “grower,” there are many things that should be considered. Farming is more than a job or career; it’s a way of life, and…

WNC AgOptions Informational Session

2024 WNC AgOptions Informational Session

Tuesday, September 19, 20236:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.Meeting will take place at theN.C. Cooperative Extension, Swain County Center60 Almond School Rd., Bryson City, NC 28713You are invited to attend an…

North Carolina Small Ruminant Improvement Program

Western North Carolina Workshop Series December 12 – Bryson City, NCSheep and Goat Producer Meeting N.C. Cooperative Extension, Swain County Center – 5:00 p.m. Improving production through genetics…