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. …
Animal Agriculture
2019 NC Junior Beef Round-Up
2019 NC Junior Beef Round-Up Information May 31-June 2, 2019 Livestock Judging Contest, Skillathon Contest, Graphic Design Contest, Photography Contest, Heifer …
Cape Fear Farm Credit Heifer Showdown
2019 4-H Cape Fear FC Heifer Showdown Registration Showmanship Age Divisions: Cloverbud (5-8) Junior (9-11) Intermediate (12-14) Senior (15-18) Awards and Prizes Ribbons to all …
Poultry Pack 4-H Club Meeting
Any youth 5-18 interested in poultry are invited to join the new Poultry Pack 4-H Club hosted on NC …
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 …
USDA Harmonized GAP Workshops
USDA Harmonized GAP Standard Workshops 8:30 a.m.–2:45 p.m. CFSA and the N.C. Cooperative Extension Service have partnered to deliver a workshop that …
N.C. State Fair Youth Livestock Scholarship Information
All youth who have exhibited a livestock animal at the N.C. State Fair are eligible to apply for this …
2019 N.C. State Fair Market Steer Tag-in Dates & Locations
2019 Market Steer Tag-In Dates and Locations April 12 – Spring Fling – WNC Ag Center May 7 – Edgecombe Co …
Use Clover to Provide Nitrogen Fertilizer for Grass
Plant clover (a legume) in your yards and pastures instead of using fertilizer. It saves money and uses nature’s …
Carolina Smackdown Swine Jackpot
Carolina Smackdown Flyer Carolina Smackdown Entry Form March 23, 2019, at the Lenoir County Livestock Arena. For more information contact Garret Barwick …
Western NC Spring Fling
2019 WNC Spring Fling Show Information Pig Show Heifer Show Steer Show Livestock Judging Contest Skillathon Contest More Information Contact: Tina Jones, …
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 …
Results From Judging in January
We would like to thank everyone that came out and participated in another great event. Also, a special thanks …
Blue & Gold Livestock Show, Southern Nash High School
Schedule: 7–9 a.m. – Sheep and goats will check in 10 a.m. – First show for goats followed by sheep Noon–1 p.m. …
N.C. State Fair Youth Livestock Scholarship Application Open
All youth who have exhibited a livestock animal at the N.C. State Fair are eligible to apply for this …
Onslow County Farm Bureau 2019 Livestock Showdown
2019 Onslow Livestock Showdown-Rules and Registration Online Registration The 2019 Livestock Showdown will be held on April 6, 2019. Please read …
Poultry Pack 4-H Club First Meeting
Any youth 8-18 interested in poultry are invited to join the new Poultry Pack 4-H Club hosted on NC …
How Do Newborn Baby Animals Stay Warm?
My family enjoys the holiday season. My wife loves looking at all the lights and decorations that are put …
Advanced Livestock Judging Program
This program is designed for kids ages 14-18 that have some previous livestock judging experience. This program is designed …
2019 NC Livestock School & East Coast Extravaganza
2019 NC 4-H Livestock School & East Coast Extravaganza March 2 – Livestock School, Hog Show, and Got to be …
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Forests as an Alternative for Poultry Manure Application
Applying poultry manure to forestland that needs nitrogen and phosphorus can help poultry producers manage …
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Using Animal Manures in Forest Fertilization
Applying animal manure to forestland can help animal producers manage waste and supply forest owners …
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Forests as an Alternative for Swine Manure Application
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3/20/19
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Water Intake, Sweat Production and Electrolyte Supplementation in the Horse
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3/7/19 — Horse Feeding Management
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