2019 NC Junior Hereford Association Judging in January
2019 Judging in January When: January 26, 2019 Where: NCSU Beef Educational Unit For more information contact: Brent Jennings Office: 919-515-4467 Email: …
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2019 NC 4-H Horse Program Calendar of Events
The 2019 NC 4-H Horse Program Calendar of Events is available for download and distribution. Event hyperlinks take you to websites …
New Extension Associate: Mary Fosnaught
The Prestage Department of Poultry Science welcomed Mary Fosnaught to the faculty on October 3, 2018. We asked Fosnaught …
Talking Turkey at the N.C. State Fair
If you’ve been following the 2018 Youth Market Turkey Show, you know it was part of a record-breaking year …
Storm Damage Relief Program Update for Pastures
Three new programs will be available specifically to help farmers that had damage to pastures from the effects of …
Programs Approved to Help NC Pasture-Based Livestock Producers Impacted by 2019 Hurricanes
Three programs are available to help farmers that had damage to pastures from the effects of flooding and excessive …
2018 NC State Fair & Southeastern Regional Contest Results
Thanks to everyone for participating in another great event! NC State Fair Livestock Judging & Skillathon Contest Results Southeastern Regional Livestock …
"Early Bird" Registration Deadline for Value-Added Dairy Conference Is Nov 1, So Register NOW!
If you’re planning to attend the Value-Added Dairy Conference & Trade Show in Asheville, NC, on December 10-11, 2018, …
NC Hay Producers Received Awards at the 2018 Southeastern Hay Contest
The Southeastern Hay Contest is the premiere forage quality contest in the Southeast USA, with entries coming from hundreds …
Breakfast on the Farm
Come join us for Breakfast on the Farm! On Friday, November 2, 2018, enjoy a delicious, healthy breakfast and learn how …
Time to Make Your Winter Feed Plan
What a difference a month makes! This time last month things were going along very well, but …
Pasture Management Session at NC Annual Ext. Conference
N.C. Cooperative Extension Conference 2018 Concurrent Session: Pasture Management: Weeds, Fertilization, and Grazing Management Impacts on Pasture Productivity In addition to adequate …
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