2019 Candace Norman Award Application
Applications are now being accepted for the 2019 Candace Norman Outstanding Service Award. Two winners, youth and adult, will …
Animal Agriculture
N.C. 4-H Horse Program Digital Survey Results
Results of the N.C. 4-H Horse Program Digital Resources Evaluation Study From November 2018 to January 2019, a research study …
2019 NC State 4-H Horse Show Information
If you are looking for information about the 2019 NC State 4-H Horse Show (Class List, schedule, vendor and …
Small Scale Egg Producers’ Meeting
North Carolina Cooperative Extension will offer a workshop for small-scale egg producers on May 23 in Greensboro, NC. Date: Thursday, …
The Piedmont Regional Goat & Sheep Conference
Join us for our best conference yet! The Piedmont Regional Goat and Sheep Conference will take place on Saturday, …
2019 NC State 4-H Horse Judging Contest Winners
The 2019 N.C. 4-H Horse Judging contest was held April 13 at Martin Community College in Williamston, NC. The …
Pesticide Collection Day
When: May 1, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Agriculture Service Center, 134 Government Circle, Jefferson, NC 28640 For …
Survey for Small-Scale Poultry Producers
The Economic Development team under our state Local Foods Initiative Group (LFPT) at North Carolina State University and N.C. …
March 2019 Newsletter
The March 2019 N.C. 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue highlights the winners in the State …
Equine Workshop April 8 in Mocksville
An Equine Workshop will be held Monday, April 8, 2019, at 6 p.m. at the Thoroughbred Training Center (TTC) …
2019 N.C. 4-H Hippology and Horsebowl Champions Crowned
On March 9, 2019, N.C. 4-H Hippology and Horsebowl contests were held at NC State University. 229 youth competed …
Respirator Fit Testing
Wednesday, March 20, 2019 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Family Central (626 Ashe Central School Road, Jefferson, NC) The OSHA questionnaire and …
Join Us for Our Chatham County Spring Ag Fest March 30!
Spring Ag Fest Celebrating Chatham County Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources Saturday, March 30, 2019 10 a.m.–2 p.m. This is a FREE Event! Chatham …
February 2019 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
The February 2019 edition of the NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue features the names of the …
First on Scene Training - February 28, 2019
A First on Scene Training will be held February 28, 2019, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Shatley …
Chatham County 4-H Poultry Judging Team Wins 1st Place at State Competition
Last summer Dan Campeau, North Carolina Cooperative Extension Area Specialized Poultry Agent, formed a new 4-H Poultry Judging Team …
Small Ruminant Internal Parasite Management Workshop
Managing internal parasites on a small ruminant farm can be challenging. Join us for an informative evening (free of …
Training - Forage Recovery Plan 2019
A wet fall 2018 not only delayed, and in some cases completely prevented, timely fall-plantings of cool-season annual and …
2019 Pesticide License Recertification Opportunities by N.C. Cooperative Extension and NCDA
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Ashe County Center will once again be providing recertification classes for individuals with a …
2019 NC 4-H Horse Program Steward Training
Calling all adult volunteers! We are looking for new 4-H Horse Program Stewards. Stewards are a key part of …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- 2017 Pesticide License Re-Certification Opportunities by Cooperative Extension and NCDA
- 2017 Virginia Quality Assured (VQA) Feeder Cattle Marketing Program
- Bee Newsletter - January 2017
- Bull Breeding Soundness Exam - March 25, 2017
- Horse Health and Hoof Care - February 22, 2017
Information Portals
- Animal Waste Management
- Beef
- Dairy Extension
- Equine Husbandry
- Feed Milling
- Goats & Sheep
- Poultry Science Extension
- Youth Livestock Program
More Extension Programs at NC State University
National eXtension Resources
Newsletters
- Ashe County Cattle Newsletter - April 2017
- Ashe County Cattle Newsletter - February 2018
- Ashe County Cattle Newsletter - January 2018
- Ashe County Cattle Newsletter - March 2018
- Ashe County Cattle Newsletter - Spring 2016
- Ashe County Sheep and Goat Newsletter - Fall 2016
- Ashe County Sheep and Goat Newsletter - February 2017
- Ashe County Sheep and Goat Newsletter - February 2018
- Ashe County Sheep and Goat Newsletter - May 2017
- Ashe County Sheep and Goat Newsletter - Spring 2016
- Ashe Livestock Newsletter - October 2016
Partnerships and Organizations
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Swine Manure as a Fertilizer Source
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4/29/19 — SoilFacts
Forests as an Alternative for Poultry Manure Application
Applying poultry manure to forestland that needs nitrogen and phosphorus can help poultry producers manage …
3/25/19
Using Animal Manures in Forest Fertilization
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Forests as an Alternative for Swine Manure Application
Applying swine manure to forestland that needs nitrogen and phosphorus can help swine producers manage …
3/20/19
Body Condition Scoring: A Management Tool for the Broodmare Owner
This publication addresses the effect of body condition on the reproductive performance of mares as …
3/7/19 — Mare & Foal Nutrition
Managing Pastures to Feed Your Horse
This publication will explain your horse’s nutritional requirements, and how careful pasture management can produce …
3/7/19
Water Intake, Sweat Production and Electrolyte Supplementation in the Horse
This factsheet will clarify the water requirements of your horse and provide guidelines for effective …
3/7/19 — Horse Feeding Management