Virtual Livestock Judging & Skillathon Clinics
These clinics are open to any NC youth ages 8-18 and is totally free. To participate youth must register …
Animal Agriculture
"Showing From Home" Virtual Livestock Show
Please see the schedule for the Showing from Home Virtual Livestock Show. Each show will begin at 7 p.m. …
Horse Biosecurity and Facility Sanitation
In this video, Joe Lyman, DVM, discusses the fundamentals of establishing a biosecurity plan for horse facilities. Topics include …
Sheep & Goat Breeding Protocols
Sheep and goats are typically short-day breeders, meaning they breed when periods of daylight are shorter. The normal breeding …
How to Photograph Your Livestock With Jordan Daigle
To help our 4-H’ers prepare for virtual shows we asked Jordan Daigle to come and teach us a little …
Guidance on Land Application of Discarded Milk
With current issues in milk markets due to COVID-19, many dairy producers may be forced to dump their milk. …
Register Now for April Webinar on Creating a Free Online Store for Your Farm
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended our world in a very short time frame. It’s been a stressful and sometimes …
Livestock: What's Your Plan in Uncertain Times?
Folks, I wish I could wave a magic wand and tell you exactly how the markets and livestock industry …
COVID-19 Resources for Horse Owners
Horse owners are understandably anxious about how COVID-19 will directly impact themselves and their horses. One of the biggest …
NCDA&CS Taking Preventive Measures to Help Farmers and Agribusinesses
Adapted from a press release written by Rich Bonnano. The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) is taking …
NC State Extension Launches Portal for COVID-19 Resources
Press release by Richard Campbell, NC State Extension. COVID-19 has disrupted our lives and routines, from how we work, play …
Virtual Livestock Show "Showing From Home"
Open to youth in North Carolina that have market animals tagged for shows in March-June 2020. We will be …
Register Now for March Webinars on Creating a Free Online Store for Your Farm
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended our world in a very short time frame. It’s been a stressful and sometimes …
Local Farmers' Markets Do Their Part to Flatten the Curve on Coronavirus
Last week was a blur amid all the news about coronavirus and its impacts on our communities, both locally …
Spring Ag Fest is CANCELED
The Chatham County Spring Ag Fest that was scheduled for March 28, 2020, at the Chatham County Agriculture & …
Western NC Spring Fling (CANCELED)
When: April 10–11, 2020 Where: NC Mountain State Fairgrounds What: Hog Show, Heifer Show, Steer Show – please use the forms …
Albemarle Spring Fever Jackpot Show (CANCELED)
Albemarle Spring Fever Jackpot Show Flyer Entry Form April 4, 2020 Swine Show – Weigh In 6:30–8 a.m., Show 8:30 a.m. Goat Show …
2020 WNC Dairy Beef Feeder Calf Program
Would your child like to raise a calf? All Western North Carolina youth — particularly those who have never shown …
North Carolina Novel Tall Fescue Renovation Workshop
Toxic tall fescue reduces livestock weight gains and lowers reproductive performance. This one day workshop will give you the …
2020 Novel Tall Fescue Renovation Workshop
Toxic tall fescue reduces livestock weight gains and lowers reproductive performance. This one-day workshop will give you the tools …
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