Farm Health & Safety
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- National Ag Safety Database
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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- NC Agromedicine Institute
- NCDA&CS Structural Pest Control and Pesticide Division
Publications, Information, and News
Recent Publications related to Farm Health & Safety
Freehand (dimethenamid-p + pendimethalin)
This pesticide factsheet covers the use and characteristics of Freehand (dimethenamid-p + pendimethalin).
Hose-Drag Wastewater Equipment
Hose-drag-type equipment has gained popularity in recent years for land application of wastewater in North …
Getting into Hot Water: A Practical Guide to Hot-Water Heating Systems
This publication provides the operator of a hot-water heating system with important basic information about …
The North Carolina Winegrape Grower’s Guide
The grape and wine industry in North Carolina is now worth in excess of $30 …
Sweet Sorghum Ethanol Production
This factsheet describes how to process mature sweet sorghum into ethanol and how this process …
Ethanol and Two-Stroke Cycle Engines: Impacts of an Alternative Fuel in Small Engines
Because ethanol has different combustion characteristics than gasoline, some people suggest it will cause harm …
Pesticide Applicator Certification and Licensing
To apply restricted-use pesticides to agricultural commodities, you must be certified or be supervised by …
Handling and Cleaning Up Damaged Pesticide Containers at Home
This publication offers guidelines if a recent storm resulted in water damage to a pesticide …