Central Region Greenhouse and Nursery News
COVID-19 Update
Documents for Temporary Agricultural Worker Bulk Purchases (NCDA&CS)
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) in support of our farm workers across the state, has asked our retail grocery partners to be aware of farm workers who may need to purchase products in sufficient quantities that exceed limits that are in place.

Tools to Help Rural Communities Address COVID-19
(USDA)

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today unveiled a one-stop-shop of federal programs that can be used by rural communities, organizations and individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide is a first-of-its-kind resource for rural leaders looking for federal funding and partnership opportunities to help address this pandemic.

Guide to Facemasks and Cloth Face Coverings
(NCSU)

How does a facemask and cloth face covering work? Am I required to wear one or the other in public? How should I handle personal protective equipment like facemasks, surgical masks, cloth face coverings, N95 respirators and various homemade versions – and what’s the difference anyway?

Webinar: Farm Health and Safety Considerations for COVID-19

Friday, April 17, 2020
11am - 12pm


Please join the NC Agromedicine Institute, NCDOL – Ag Safety & Health Program, and NCDHHS – Farmworker Health Program for an important webinar addressing health and safety issues for farmers and their workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Online CEU's
(NCDA&CS)
Due to the current restrictions on public gatherings because of COVID-19, there are now online options to earn pesticide continuing education credit.

New Hemlock Hybrid Withstands Killing Insect

A first-of-its-kind hybrid hemlock, which is not vulnerable to the insect hemlock woolly adelgid, has been developed by the Agricultural Research Service's U.S. National Arboretum.     

Stacey Jones | NC Cooperative Extension | 704-920-3310 | 704-920-3323 | stacey_jones@ncsu.edu | https://cabarrus.ces.ncsu.edu/profile/stacey-jones/ |