3rd National Goat Conference Proceedings
The Proceedings of the 3rd National Goat Conference that took place on September 16-18, 2018 at Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, …
Animal Agriculture
NEW - Asian Longhorned Tick Publication Available
]We have had requests for information about the Asian longhorned tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis) which is an invasive species that …
Are You Prepared for Wildfire
This week the Drought Monitor map indicates that large portions of North Carolina are drying out. Even after a …
The FAMACHA History
The FAMACHA charts are named after Faffa Malan from South Africa. Check the following YouTube informative …
Hurricane Dorian Weather Maps - N.C. Poultry Operations
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has provided weather maps related to Hurricane Dorian that include dots …
Emergency Animal Mortality Disposal - N.C. Requirements
As Hurricane Dorian approaches the coast of North Carolina, we want to revisit existing guidance/requirements related to animal mortality. …
Picking Up After the Storm on Pasture-Based Livestock Farms
Managing storms is a part of any agricultural production system, and it is brought close to home each time …
August 2019 Newsletter
The August 2019 N.C. 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue highlights the accomplishments of our 4-H’ers …
2019 NC State 4-H Horse Show Inaugural Alumni Showmanship Class
2019 NC State 4-H Horse Show Inaugural Alumni Showmanship Class Thank you to all the exhibitors, horse owners, sponsors, and …
2019 Southern Regional 4-H Horse Championship Results
The N.C. 4-H Horse Program was well represented across all divisions at the recent Southern Regional 4-H Horse Championships …
2019 NC State 4-H Horse Show Results
Congratulations to all the 4-H’ers that participated in the 2019 NC State 4-H Horse Show. 348 pre-registered exhibitors competed …
Central North Carolina Goat / Sheep Practical Management and Marketing Workshop
This workshop is being organized by Ag. Agents Martha Mobley of Franklin County and Emily Mueller of Wake County. …
2019 Creative Writing and Artistic Expression Contest Winners
Thank you to Amber Nead, N.C. 4-H Horse Program Volunteer, for coordinating the judging and scoring of this year’s …
Grazing Workshop and Field Day
The Grazing Workshop has been canceled on Friday, August 16, …
NC Farm School 2019, a Class to Remember
NC Farm School graduated its 19th class of successful agricultural entrepreneurs on June 4, 2019. NC Farm School has …
Beekeepers: Registration Now Open for BEES Academy!
Are you a beekeeper with a number of years of experience who wants to increase your understanding of bees …
2019 Candace Norman Award Application
Applications are now being accepted for the 2019 Candace Norman Outstanding Service Award. Two winners, youth and adult, will …
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, …
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- 2017 Pesticide License Re-Certification Opportunities by Cooperative Extension and NCDA
- 2017 Virginia Quality Assured (VQA) Feeder Cattle Marketing Program
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- Bull Breeding Soundness Exam - March 25, 2017
- Horse Health and Hoof Care - February 22, 2017
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- 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
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Forests as an Alternative for Swine Manure Application
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