Anaerobic Digester Systems for NC Farms
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Dairy ASA – Ashley Robbins will be hosting a webinar on February 4, 2021, from noon–1:30 …
Animal Agriculture
EGG-Cellent Egg Contest Results
As a continuation of the 2020 Southeast Regional Chicken Project, program coordinators created a new contest for 4-Hers with …
2020 NC State Fair Youth Market Turkey Show
Even though the State Fair was canceled this year, the youth livestock shows were not. This year’s turkey show …
2021 Regional Chicken Project
Recruitment for the 2021 Regional Chicken Project is now underway. If you have youth (5-18 years old) interested in …
T-Shirt Design Contest
Are you an artist? Do you love poultry, specifically TURKEYS??? Well do we have the contest for you! This …
Growing Beyond Food - Youth Summit
This January, Farm to School to Healthcare is presenting a virtual Youth Food Summit for youth and adults who …
Farming and Ranching for the Bottom Line
Registration is now open for The 6th annual ‘Farming and Ranching for the Bottom Line’ event on February 23 …
Horse Health Series
Horse Health Series Join N.C. Cooperative Extension in Onslow, Lenoir, Greene, Jones, Pamlico, and Craven Counties for virtual training via …
Farm Visit Snapshots: Perry-Winkle Farm
From Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos: Farm Visit Snapshots are a new feature on my Growing Small Farms website. A …
Farms, Food, and You: Vermicomposting
NC State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has a new podcast series called Farms, Food, and You. …
Kids, Got Questions About Turkeys?
The National Wild Turkey Federation wants to hear from kids for its Thanksgiving Edition of Juice Boxes & Conservation. If …
4-Her Competes in Virtual Livestock Circuit
The annual 4-H Farm Credit Showmanship Circuit, sponsored by Carolina Farm Credit and Cape Fear Farm Credit, provides youth …
November Livestock News
In the November 2020 edition of Livestock News: Important Regional Information Animal Waste Management End of the Year Reminders Raising Your Own Freezer …
2020 State 4-H Livestock Contest Results
Senior Contest Results Sr Ind Overall Sr Team Overall Sr Ind Meat Goats Sr Team Meat Goats Sr Ind Sheep Sr Team Sheep Sr Ind Cattle Sr …
Fall Toxicity Concerns in Beef Cattle
Fall can bring about some toxicity issues with livestock. As with a lot of other aspects of 2020, some …
Farm Visit Snapshots: Off Grid in Color
From Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos: Farm Visit Snapshots are a new feature on my Growing Small Farms …
Now Accepting Proposals for NC AgVentures Grants
Note: this news article was adapted from articles written by Jackie Miller, NC AgVentures Program Coordinator. NC AgVentures is an …
State 4-H Livestock Contest Information
State 4-H Livestock Contest October 31 – Skillathon November 1 – Livestock Judging State Contest Agenda Quiz Bowl contest has been canceled. Entries are …
Randolph County 4-H'ers Show Off Their Chicken Coops
Chicken coops are as diverse as the people who build them — and the chickens that use them. Whether you’re …
September Livestock News
In the September 2020 edition of Livestock News: Fall Recertification for Animal Waste Operators Challenging Times for the Pork Industry Don’t Ignore …
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