North Carolina Junior Beef Roundup Information
Held at the NC Mountain State Fairgrounds Fletcher, NC August 6–8, 2021 Entries are due July 25, 2021 Agenda 2021 North Carolina Junior Beef …
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NC 4-H State Livestock Contests
July 29–31, 2021 Quiz Bowl Entry Form Skillathon Entry Form Livestock Judging Entry Form Contest Rules July 29, 2021 8–9 a.m. Registration for Skillathon Contest and …
Tips for Helping Fescue Pastures Survive the Summer Heat
Keep forage stubble height high– A higher forage stubble height increases your cool season pasture’s water-holding capacity and re-growth …
Register Now for July CCP Meeting About Community Conservation
The July Chatham Conservation Partnership (CCP) meeting will focus on Community Conservation. Please join us on July 15, 2021, from 9–11:30 a.m. …
Youth Beef Educational Workshop
What: Youth Beef Educational Workshop hosted by the NC Cattlemen’s Association (Learn about Beef Production, Processing, and Marketing) Date: July …
Livestock Judging & Skillathon Clinics
2021 NC 4-H State Livestock Clinics Held at the E Carroll Joyner Beef Education Unit, Raleigh June 22 – Skillathon Clinic …
Advanced Livestock Judging Program
2021 Advanced Livestock Judging Program June 29 (Buncombe County) July 6 (Rowan County) July 13 (Wilson County) Youth ages 14-18 only Limited to the …
WNC Spring Livestock Update
This event is free. To register, please visit the Eventbrite registration page. June 4, 2021, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. WNC …
Pasture Management: Rotational Grazing
“Beef producers are grass farmers first and cattle farmers second”. You may have heard this saying before. I believe …
Farm Management Checklist for May
√ Complete spring vaccinations if haven’t done so already. √ Deworm livestock and horses if necessary. √ Implement a fly control program …
Weed of the Month: Buttercup
I’ve observed many area pastures dotted with the yellow-flowering buttercup over the past month–a sure sign of spring. Buttercup …
Eastern Carolina Showmanship Circuit 2021 Dates
Please see the information below regarding the dates for the 2021 Eastern Carolina Showmanship Circuit. …
WNC District Livestock Newsletter - Spring 2021
Livestock owners can benefit from the knowledge of our local Extension experts with this quarterly edition of the WNC …
New Local Equine Publication for the Polk County Area
Horse owners and enthusiasts will appreciate knowing that there is a new Quarterly publication full of news, events, and …
Strategies to Prevent Laminitis in Grazing Horses
Laminitis is a debilitating systemic disease which manifests in the horse’s hoof, causing significant pain and lameness. Although there …
Show Down in the Foothills
Show Cattle Clinic May 8, 2021 Caldwell County Fairgrounds, Lenoir, NC Instructor: Bob May, Mineral Point, WI, Purina Honor Chow Ambassador For more …
Register Now for Climate Webinar on April 26
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center will offer a Climate Webinar on April 26, 2021, from 7–9 p.m …
WNC Jr Beef Spring Fling
When: April 9–10, 2021 Steer and Heifer Check-In: 9 a.m.–7 p.m. on April 9 Heifer Show 10 a.m. on April 10 Steer …
Equine Calorie Consumption: Hay vs Pasture Grazing
The N.C. Cooperative Extension of Polk County office held a field day last Tuesday, February 23, 2021, which was …
Polk County's Newest Resource: Full Time Livestock Agent
As of February 1, 2021, the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Polk County Center has a new staff member: Livestock Agent Cassie …
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