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HACCP Training

An upcoming HACCP training is being offered at our NCSU Seafood Lab. Located in Morehead City at our CMAST …

Cover photo for USSEC: In-Pond Raceway System Manual

USSEC: In-Pond Raceway System Manual

This manual explains the In-Pond Raceway System (IPRS), its development and how to manage the system while growing fish. The …

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NAA Has New Website

The U.S. National Aquaculture Association has a new website, rich in information on numerous topics of interest to members …

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USDA Census of Aquaculture

The 2023 Census of Aquaculture expands on the data collected about aquaculture in the 2022 Census of Agriculture and …

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Fish Farms: A Look at NC Aquaculture

The following is excerpted from WRAL’s recent video discussing aquaculture in NC. This well-documented overview provides another look at …

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Big Fish: Aquaculture in North Carolina

From NC Extension’s “Homegrown” blog, NC State alum Mallory Simpson writes “Fruits and vegetables aren’t the only food products …

Cover photo for NOAA Aquaculture Strategic Plan (2023–2028)

NOAA Aquaculture Strategic Plan (2023–2028)

NOAA Aquaculture Marine aquaculture builds seafood supply, supports commercial fisheries, restores habitat and at-risk species, and maintains economic activity in …

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Aquaponics Manual Now Available

The School of Aquaculture and Aquatics Sciences at Kentucky State University has just released: Aquaponics Production Manual: A Practical …

Recent Publications related to Agriculture & Food

Plant Growth Regulators

This publication explains plant growth regulators for a variety of crops.

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2025 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual

This manual, updated every year, covers pesticide use and safety information, chemical application equipment, fertilizer …

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Graph of drain spacing in feet (y) and soil conductivity (x)

Basic Information for Determining Drain Spacing on North Carolina Soils

Knowing the soil profile of your agricultural land will help determine the spacing needed for …

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FloodWise Flood Mitigation and Reduction Practices Budget Tools

This publication provides a set of budget tools for the ten most promising nature-based solutions …

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Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis L.)

This publication discusses growing and harvesting bloodroot, a spring wildflower used to produce natural red, …

Cultivation of Ramps (Allium tricoccum and A. burdickii)

Ramps, also known as wild leeks, are native to the eastern North American mountains. They …

Commercial Goldenseal Cultivation

This factsheet covers commercial goldenseal production in North Carolina, a highly valued medicinal herb which …

Organic Sweet Corn Production

Many organic vegetable farmers are interested in producing sweet corn. Organic sweet corn can be …