Respirator Fit Testing Guidelines for North Carolina Pesticide Applicators
The US Environmental Protection Agency requires that all individuals working with pesticides labeled for respiratory protection complete the following …
Farm Health & Safety
Caldwell County Pesticide School - March 1 & 2
If you need a pesticide license or certification, plan to attend the Caldwell County Pesticide School on March 1 …
Do You Need a Pesticide License or Certificate?
Click on the flowchart below to help you determine if you need a pesticide license or certificate. Also, there are …
Study Finds That Adoption of Gm Crops Could Improve Health of Chinese Farmers
Glyphosate resistant crops increase the use of glyphosate while reducing non-glyphosate herbicides and insect resistant crops reduce the use …
The Disaster Handbook
The University of Florida produced this manual which describes responses to many of the issues farming communities may encounter …
Glyphosate Carcinogenicity Review Published
Recently, concerns have been expressed about the safety of glyphosate. Although hazard analysis by some non-governmental organizations have suggested …
Blue Ridge Women in Ag Announces Grant
Boone, North Carolina – Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture (BRWIA) is calling for proposals for the 2015 Mary Boyer …
How Do I Get a Pesticide License?
To get a pesticide license there are a few steps to take, but it’s all pretty straightforward. Below is …
Attend a Pesticide School
Pesticide Schools are hosted by the N.C. State Pesticide Safety Education Program with the help of the N.C. Cooperative …
Join Us for Agriculture Awareness Day August 23!
Come See the Face of Agriculture in Chatham County Saturday, August 23, 2014 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. This is a FREE …
What Are the Patterns of Why Honey Bee Colonies Are Dying in the US?
Answer: Another year, another survey, and the findings remain less than encouraging. It seems counter-intuitive that we don’t have a …
On-Line Newsletter From Hort Science
The NCSU Department of Horticultural Science has launched a quarterly on-line Newsletter Subscribe to see great horticulture images, learn about faculty and …
Modern Farming
Farming has always been part of the American culture. Even before European settlers arrived, the Indians were involved in …
Beware of Herbicide Residue in Compost and Manure
There are many benefits to using manure and compost in gardens and flowerbeds. Both enrich soil, and adding compost …
NC Cooperative Extension Listening Sessions
As the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service nears its centennial celebration, the organization is holding a series of 12 …
Do You Have Enough Winter Feed?
Now is the time to evaluate winter feed supplies vs. requirements and develop a plan of action. If the …
Protecting Pollinators
Pollination is essential for the production of many crops. In fact, it is estimated that one-third of our diets …
Caldwell County No Longer Offering Pesticide Container Recycling
Due to a change within the contracted recycling company, the pesticide container recycling sites at both the Granite Falls …
Dallisgrass
Summer is when dallisgrass shows itself along roadsides, pastures, hay fields and lawns. It puts up a distinctive seed …
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- NC Agromedicine Institute
- NCDA&CS Structural Pest Control and Pesticide Division
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Handling and Cleaning Up Damaged Pesticide Containers at Home
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Avoiding Tobacco Curing Losses Due to Electrical Failures
This publication for tobacco growers describes steps that can be taken to avoid or minimize …
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Controlling Damage in Pesticide Storage Facilities on the Farm
This publication for farmers covers the guidelines to deal with pesticide storage facilities that may …
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Reconditioning Flood-Damaged Farm Equipment
This publication offers information how to recondition farm equipment that has been submerged in floodwaters.
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Reconditioning Flood-Damaged Tractors
This publication offers information on how to clean and recondition tractors that have been submerged …
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Purchasing a Back-Up Generator for the Farm
This publication contains important information and safety tips regarding gasoline-powered generators to be used in …
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Why Do Septic Systems Fail?
This publication describes common causes for septic tank failures and suggests steps you can take …
2/26/19 — SoilFacts
Calibrating a Backpack Sprayer
This brochure goes over calibration guidelines for backpack or knapsack sprayers.
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