
What's That Tick? New Identification Guide to Species in North Carolina Can Help
As outdoor season begins to ramp up, one unfortunate side effect is more encounters with ticks. These blood-sucking arthropods …
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Pesticide applicators applying pesticides that require a respirator per the label need to undergo an annual medical clearance and …
The 74th Annual Crop Protection School will be held virtually on Thursday, December 1, 2022 using the Zoom platform. Please …
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The NC State University Produce Safety Team has created training videos in English and Spanish to help farmworkers better …
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Farm Worker Health & Safety Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2020 Time: 9–10 a.m. Register online Topics include: Henderson County Farm Worker Health Program and Clinic …
The North Carolina Broadband Infrastructure Office, with the Friday Institute at NC State University, is conducting a five-minute survey to gather …
Winter Apple School is approaching fast. If you plan to attend, register now to avoid the rush on event …
Henderson County “V” Training Recertification Opportunities June 25, 2020, 6:30–8:30 p.m. – Online Via Zoom. Webcam and pre-registration required. FREE. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/private-pesticide-applicator-v-safety-training-tickets-108135795074 September 15, 2020, 6:00–8:00 …
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This publication discusses flying unmanned aerial vehicles (drones, model aircraft) for commercial purposes. You'll learn …
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The Asian longhorned tick is an invasive tick spreading throughout the eastern US. A native …