Cooperative Extension Service

Paul Walker

Paul Walker
Agricultural/Livestock Extension Agent

Upcoming Event:

  • Piedmont Forage Conference

  • Guilford County Horse Management Course
    Plans are underway for The 34rd Annual Guilford County Horse Management Course beginning at the end of January 2006. This is a ten week class on Tuesday nights at the Guilford Extension Office. Course include both lecture and live demonstrations. Information be updated as courses and instructors are finalized.

    Current Newsletters:


    • Beef News,
      featuring articles relating to Mexico border openings, Grass Tetany Season is here, livestock dealths, and tuberous buttercups

    • From the Stable,
      featuring Fly Control For Horses.

    • Sheep/Goat News,
      featuring information on meat goat certifiation, NC Wool Pools, Sudden Death in Newborn Kids/Lambs and Parasite Control.

    • Local Hay Directory.information available. List of farmers with hay for sale.
    • Responsibilities:

    • Educational management programs in
      beef cattle, horse, swine, sheep.

    • Forage management.

    Experience:

    • Agricultural Extension Agent, Livestock,
      Alamance and Guilford Counties.

    • Assistant to Animal Scientist/Veterinarian,
      West Virginia University -
      Alleghany Highlands Project.

    Education:

    • Master's Degree, Animal Science,
      University of Tennessee.

    • Bachelor's Degree,
      Tennessee Technological University.

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    Contact Information:

    • Paul Walker, Agricultural Extension Agent,
      209-C N. Graham-Hopedale Rd.
      Burlington, NC 27217

    • Phone: 1-800-666-3265 or 1-336-570-6740

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