Protegiendo La Comunidad De Covid19 Y Los Trabajadores Agrícolas
Es muy importante tener puesto un cubrebocas pero al mismo tiempo, mantener distancia social y asegurarse que las personas …
Farm Health & Safety
Preventing COVID-19 In Homes and Agriculture
Cloth face coverings are important when interacting with others, however, maintaining your distance while both parties wear face coverings …
Los Efectos Del Calor Y Alistarse Para Una Emergencia
Agua, sombras, y descansos son muy importantes para su salud cuando está trabajando afuera, especialmente en temperaturas altas. Las …
Health Effects of Heat and Preparing for an Emergency
Water, rest, and shade are three important factors to keep in mind when working outside during warm to hot …
Usando Una Cubierta De Tela, Using a Cloth Facemask
Es importante usar su cubierta de tela correctamente para proteger a usted y otros de la comunidad. Para más …
An Accurate 2020 Census Is Important for Farmers and Our Communities
Every 10 years, the census becomes an important topic in Rutherford County but the COVID-19 pandemic reminds us more …
Update for Livestock Producers
Download Commissioner Steve Troxler’s “Notice of Essential Food and Agricultural Employee” here: Notice for agriculture …
2020 NC Foothills Farm Tour Applications are live on Nov. 1, 2019
2020 NC Foothills Farm Tour Application for participating farms Are you a farm owner in Polk or Rutherford counties who …
Rutherford County High Tunnel Production Workshop
Join us for a High Tunnel Production Workshop at the N.C. Cooperative Extension of Rutherford County on August 28, …
Rutherford County Friends of Ag Breakfast
Join us monthly for our Friends of Ag Breakfast! Breakfast is held every second Wednesday at 7 a.m., January through …
Spotted Lanternfly
The spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula (White)) is a new invasive insect that was first identified in Berks County in …
Coming Soon: Horse Pasture Management Workshop
Amazing Grazing Pasture-Based Livestock Education Program Friday, May 31, 2019 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cotton Patch Farm, 426 South River Road, …
Pesticide Collection Day Wednesday March 20, 2019
Rutherford County N.C. North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, in cooperation with the N.C. Cooperative Extension of Rutherford …
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
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