Livestock Programming Needs
Stokes County Cooperative Extension is trying to capture interests for future Livestock/Forage Workshops in and around Stokes County. Contact …
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December Livestock Mangement Tips
Continue grazing stockpiled Fescue by allocating 1-3 days of supply at a time. Limit overgrazing by providing hay If it turns …
Winter 4-H Paper Clover Campaign
Since 2010, Tractor Supply has partnered with 4‑H to prepare youth to be ready for work and life. The …
November Livestock and Forage Tips
Forage Tips Don’t overgraze your forages! Keep your forage height at 4″ to allow the plants adequate nutrition for re-growth …
Stokes Well Represented at the NC State Fair
We had over twenty-five youth that exhibited livestock at the NC State Fair. Those exhibitors that placed in the Top Ten …
NC AgVentures Offers Grant Opportunity for Family Farms!
NC AgVentures, a NC State Extension program provides grants to NC farmers and non-profit community groups that work with …
Making Hay Versus Buying Hay
The majority of all livestock producers in Stokes County would be considered on the smaller end of the production …
October Livestock / Pasture Tips
NC State has put together a new resource for Fall Armyworm Control. NOTE: the ones at the bottom require a …
2026 4-H Poultry Show for the North Central District
Register at go.ncsu.edu/ncd-poultryshow. Cost is $30/participant. The two breeds that have been selected for the 2026 show include: Columbian Wyandotte Cinnamon Queen Costume Class …
September Livestock Tips
Continue to ensure that stock have access to minerals Do a soil test before Thanksgiving when they begin charging for …
Beginner Homesteading Workshop Series
Join N.C. Cooperative Extension, Stokes County Center from 6-7 p.m. on Thursdays, October 16 – November 6 for a …
Deer Management and Nuisance Issues
North Carolina Wildlife numbers indicate that most of Stokes County has more than 50 deer per mile (that’s as high as …