Soil, Water & Air
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- Biological and Agricultural Engineering
- Extension Soils Program
- Fisheries and Pond Management Extension
- NC State Stream Restoration Program
- Stormwater Engineering Group
- Water Quality and Waste Management Programs in Biological and Agricultural Engineering
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Northampton County Voluntary Ag District Information
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- Northampton County Voluntary Ag District Ordinance - 2006
Partnerships and Organizations
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- SaveWaterNC.org - Water Conservation Tips
Publications
Recent Publications related to Soil, Water & Air
Biomass Production of Biofumigant Cover Crops - 'Caliente' Mustard and Oilseed Radish
A new group of cover crops for winter and summer use include mustards, oilseed radishes …
Winter Annual Cover Crops
This publication discusses production of winter annual cover crops, their benefits and management. Research has …
Sulfur Fertilization of North Carolina Crops
Adequate sulfur is necessary for crops, but there’s no one-size-fits-all recommendation for application in North …
Compost Production and Use in Sustainable Farming Systems
This field note for farmers published by the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) describes …
Composting on Organic Farms
This publication describes the composting process, how to make compost that meets National Organic Program …
Southern Foresters’ Observations of Threats to Forest Health and Implications for Continuing Education
Southern forests experience several threats to health and productivity, and these threats are expected to …
How Rising Fertilizer Prices Affect Optimum Nitrogen Rates
This publication helps farmers decide whether to reduce fertilization rates in order to achieve maximum …
Improving Septic Systems
This question and answer worksheet for homeowners focuses on potential problems with drinking water that …