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Spring 2026 (January-June) Pesticide Safety Schools

Published - February 4, 2026 Read
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Attention North Carolina Pesticide Applicators: Mandatory Regulatory Update Required

Published - February 16, 2026 Read

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Supporting Those Who Sustain Us: How Extension Promotes Farmworker Health and Safety

Published - July 30, 2025

From: NC State Extension
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Online Pesticide Applicator Forest Pest Management Course

Published - March 31, 2025

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New Training Requirements for Non-Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicators

Published - January 14, 2025

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EPA Releases Pesticide and Endangered Species Educational Resources Toolbox

Published - October 11, 2024

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2024 Private Applicator Commodity Fumigation Category Addition and Manual Publication

Published - May 28, 2024

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Coming Regulatory Changes in Drone Pesticide Application

Published - April 23, 2024

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How Do I Get a Pesticide License?

Published - February 20, 2024

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Do You Need a Pesticide License or Certificate?

Published - November 20, 2023

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Upcoming Events

Asheboro Pesticide Safety School Wed Mar 18 — Thu Mar 19 N.C. Cooperative Extension, Randolph County Center, 1880 US Hwy 64 E, Asheboro, NC 27203, USA
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From Post to Pasture: Building Better Fences

Published - March 13, 2026

From: Beef
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EFNEP National Conference - New City, Same Goal

Published - March 13, 2026

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
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Carolinas Association for Food Protection Spring Meeting

Published - March 12, 2026

From: Food Safety for Processors
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What is the Frontline Food Safety Program?

Published - March 12, 2026

From: Food Safety for Processors
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Passing of Steve Barnes Peanut Notes No. 27 2026

Published - March 12, 2026

From: Peanut
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NRCS Field Day at Wild East Farm

Published - March 12, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
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Preparations for Cotton Planting (Collins, Edmisten, Foote, & Farrer)

Published - March 12, 2026

From: Cotton
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Using AI and Advanced Sensors To Transform Feed Production

Published - March 12, 2026

From: Feed Milling
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Thrips Flight and TSWV Risk Assessment Report – March 11, 2026

Published - March 11, 2026

From: Tobacco Growers Information
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Brake Versus Valor in Context Peanut Notes No. 26 2026

Published - March 11, 2026

From: Peanut
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