NC State Extension and the NC Agricultural Research Service (NCARS) are committed to nondiscrimination, equality of opportunity, institutional neutrality, academic freedom and student success. This commitment extends to all faculty and staff employment decisions and participation in our programs and activities.

NC State's employees and volunteers must comply with NC State's Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy. For more information or to file a complaint visit NC State's Office of Equal Opportunity.

As an institution administering USDA funded programs, all employees and volunteers must adhere to the USDA Nondiscrimination Statement. In accordance with federal civil rights law, we are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, and disability in any program or activity funded by USDA. Reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity is also prohibited. More information on civil rights and equal opportunity is available from the NIFA Office of Equal Opportunity & Civil Rights. If you believe you have been discriminated in a USDA funded Extension or Research Program you can file a discrimination complaint with the USDA.

Program participants who need a reasonable accommodation or language access services should contact the program's coordinator at least three weeks prior to the program date.

For more information:

• Civil Rights Resources for Extension Activities
• Civil Rights Resources for Research Activities
• Civil Rights Training for Volunteers