Planting Forages for Wildlife
Destruction of wildlife habitats has made populations of many animals decline. Whether you are a hunter or just enjoy …
Animal Agriculture
Commercial Poultry Meeting
Commercial Poultry Meeting Location: Agricultural Service Center 123 Caroline St. Rockingham, NC 28379 Time: March 4, 2020, 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. If you are …
4-H Livestock Interest Meeting
This is an interest meeting for youth that are wanting to get involved with livestock. Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November …
Forage Field Day in Marshville
Join us for an evening field day, featuring summer annuals and the research being done in Union County. When: August …
2019 Ag Expo & Fair Events
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Anson County’s Annual 2019 Family Fall Fest, Ag Fair, & Youth Livestock Show. Lineup of events are: Youth …
Feral Swine Listening Session
Feral Swine Listening Session Hosted by the NC Feral Swine Task Force and the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Anson County Center Where: …
2019 Poultry Litter Spreader Calibration Demonstrations
Spreader Calibration Demos Flyer 2019 POULTRY LITTER SPREADER CALIBRATION DEMONSTRATIONS Three locations across the state: Richmond County – January 30 (Rain/Snow Date – …
Small Farms-AgriShop Series & Academy
Don’t miss out on a great opportunity! The AgriShop Series and Academy will include workshops covering Heirloom Tomatoes, Ginger, …
Organic Commodities and Livestock Conference
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how organic methods and markets can improve the profitability of your farm! The Organic …
Winter Light Management for Home Laying Flocks
Caring for a small chicken flock can be a very rewarding experience but winter care can become confusing. Especially …
Assistance for Livestock Owners
Have you suffered livestock losses from Hurricane Florence and need help with carcass disposal? The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural …
Poultry Processing Workshop
Monday, September 24, 2018, at 11:00 p.m. Stanly County Agri-Civic Center (26032 Newt Rd, Albemarle) Learn how to process poultry on your own …
2018 Poultry / Swine Composter Workshop
Union County Agriculture Center will be hosting a 2018 Poultry/Swine Composter Workshop on August 30, from 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 …
Longhorned Tick Warning for Livestock
RALEIGH – A new species of tick has found its way to North Carolina. Recent tick surveys sent to …
Crop Producers and Pesticide Applicators
Below is a listing of upcoming educational opportunities. Please take advantage of those that are important to you. If …
Commercial Poultry Grower Meetings
Hosted by the NC State Extension Area Specialized Poultry Agents January 11: Union County Agricultural Center – Richard Goforth – …
Newly Required NCDA&CS Respirator Fit Test Offered
As of January 1, 2017 the NCDA&CS now require new Worker Protection Standards (WPS) that state a respirator fit …
Dates Set for 2017 Anson Ag Expo & Fair
FairBook2017 Mark your calendars for the weekend of September 22 – 23, the dates for this year’s Anson Ag Expo …
A Poultry Farmer’s Guide to FSA Loans
Guide to FSA Loans Flyer (All) Are you considering borrowing money for your poultry farm? If you are interested in borrowing …
Poultry Growers Bioenergy Day
Come and Learn about what farms in North Carolina can do to turn their wastes into energy, about new …
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Publications, Information, and News
Recent Publications related to Animal Agriculture
Herbicide Carryover in Hay, Manure, Compost, and Grass Clippings
Many farmers and home gardeners have reported damage to vegetable and flower crops after applying …
1 week ago
Poultry Litter Amendments
This fact sheet discusses different types of amendments that can be used to manage ammonia …
2 weeks ago
Grazing Behavior of Steers Offered Different Warm-season Grass Canopies: Nutritive Value and Particle-size Characteristics of the Diets
The dry matter yield and nutritive value of flaccidgrass, with potential as a ruminant feed …
2 weeks ago
Waste Analysis
This factsheet clarifies the importance of waste analysis and describes the procedures for taking reliable …
2 weeks ago — SoilFacts
2020 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual
This manual, updated every year, covers pesticide use and safety information, chemical application equipment, fertilizer …
2/7/20
Induced Molting as a Management Tool
Because of increasing economic pressure related to capital costs, egg prices, feed prices, and replacement …
2/5/20
Induced Molting of Commercial Layers
This publication discusses how to molt commercial layer flocks.
2/5/20
Forage Conservation Techniques: Hay Production
This publication addresses aspects of hay production as a method of conserving forage crops.
1/31/20