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NC 4-H is offering so many virtual summer programs, it can be hard to choose. We’re partial to the …
Animal Agriculture
BioWorma®, an Alternative to Traditional Anthelmintics
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Virtual Livestock Judging & Skillathon Clinics
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"Showing From Home" Virtual Livestock Show
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Kids Connection From NC Egg Association
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Have you thought about raising pigs? Whether you want to raise pigs for you and your family or as …
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Emergency Mini-Grants for NC Farmers
Emergency Mini-Grant Application Now Open For Farmers! Applications due April 26th at 6 p.m. As the impacts of COVID-19 continue to …
How to Photograph Your Livestock With Jordan Daigle
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2020 Leadership Montgomery Agriculture Day
Each year, Montgomery Community College recruits and organizes a Leadership program for the county. As part of the program, …
Register Now for April Webinar on Creating a Free Online Store for Your Farm
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended our world in a very short time frame. It’s been a stressful and sometimes …
NCDA&CS Taking Preventive Measures to Help Farmers and Agribusinesses
Adapted from a press release written by Rich Bonnano. The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) is taking …
Home Flock Series to Be Held Online
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NC State Extension Launches Portal for COVID-19 Resources
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Virtual Livestock Show "Showing From Home"
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