Save the Date for Our 2020 Spring Ag Fest!
Spring Ag Fest Celebrating Chatham County Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources Saturday, March 28, 2020 10 a.m.–4 p.m. This is a FREE Event! Chatham …
Animal Agriculture
2019 NCSU Open Horse Show Judges' Certification List
The 2019 NC State University Open Horse Show Judges’ Certification List is now available. The individuals listed in this publication …
December 2019 Newsletter
The December 2019 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue highlights the accomplishments of our 4-H’ers at the …
Thanksgiving Holiday Hours for the Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
The NC State University Plant Disease and Insect Clinic will be closing for the Thanksgiving holiday starting at 1:30 …
Acorn Poisoning in Cattle
Fall usually brings cooler weather and changing leaves. Until recently the weather hasn’t been cooler and the majority of …
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, …
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 …
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
Recent Publications related to Animal Agriculture
Explaining the North Carolina Egg Law for Producers With Small Flocks
This publication is targeted toward small producers who may be contemplating entering into egg sales …
3 weeks ago
Fences for Horses
This publication provides an overview of the factors that should be considered before you install …
11/19/19
Poultry Waste Stockpiling Methods: Environmental Impacts and Their Mitigation
Due to pollution concerns federal and state regulations and incentives (discussed in this publication) have …
11/14/19
Water Needs Assessment Tool—A Guide for Technical Specialists
This publication provides background information and references for the Water Needs Assessment Tool spreadsheet and …
11/14/19
Additives for Improving Hog Farm Air Quality
Air quality in hog production can be improved by dietary manipulation (e.g., reducing crude protein), …
11/13/19
Evaluation of a Cow-Calf Grazing System in the Piedmont: Animal Performance and Pasture Productivity
In the North-South transition zone both cool-season and warm-season, perennial grasses can be grown and …
11/6/19
Asian Longhorned Tick
The Asian longhorned tick is an invasive tick spreading throughout the eastern US. A …
11/1/19
Swine Manure as a Fertilizer Source
This factsheet explains the three factors of proper swine manure management: the nutrient content of …
10/11/19 — SoilFacts