BASF Agricultural Solutions

Agriculture

Durham, NC

BASF Agricultural Solutions provides crop protection, seed treatments, seeds, and customized agronomic planning with local representative support.

  • commercial farmers managing crop protection
  • broadleaf weed control with Engenia herbicide
  • farmers seeking seed treatments to support seedling and plant performance

Cultivating Resistance Herbals

Agriculture

Durham, NC

Cultivating Resistance Herbals offers Durham community herbalism, edible and medicinal foraging classes, and free or sliding-scale wellness programs.

  • Durham residents seeking community herbalism or plant medicine education
  • Adults and children learning to identify and forage edible and medicinal plants
  • Families seeking free or donation-based yoga and youth nature programs

Carrington Middle Agriscience Program

Agriculture

Durham, NC

Carrington Middle Agriscience Program offers 6th–8th grade courses spanning environmental resources, biotechnology, and animal and plant sciences.

  • Middle-school students seeking agriculture and environmental science instruction
  • Students interested in agricultural biotechnology, DNA, laboratory safety, and genetically modified foods
  • Students seeking hands-on greenhouse, hydroponic gardening, animal science, or horticulture learning

Norroa by GreenLight Bio

Agriculture

Durham, NC

Norroa by GreenLight Bio provides a ready-to-use varroa treatment that remains active for up to 18 weeks after one application.

  • Beekeepers seeking long-lasting varroa mite control
  • Operations adding a novel mode of action to resistance-management programs
  • Spring or fall treatments when honey supers are off

Agriculture in nearby counties

FAQ

Does BASF Agricultural Solutions handle residential lawn and garden needs?

No. Its listed focus is commercial crop production, including crop protection, seeds, seed treatments, and agronomic planning.

When is Norroa used for varroa mite control?

Norroa is intended for spring or fall treatments when honey supers are off, particularly when mite levels are below the local economic threshold. It is not intended for immediate mite population reduction.

What agriculture education is available for Durham middle-school students?

Carrington Middle Agriscience covers environmental and natural resources, agricultural biotechnology, and animal and plant sciences for grades 6 through 8.

Are any local plant and herbal programs free or donation-based?

Cultivating Resistance Herbals offers free or donation-based community yoga and youth nature programs, plus sliding-scale massage and donation-based holistic health clinics.