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 …
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Composting Turns Swine Lagoon Sludge to Landscaping Products
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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 …
Research Update: Applying Swine Mortality Compost to Corn
Have you ever heard of composting swine mortalities? This method of mortality processing is gaining traction within the swine …
Tri-County Livestock Newsletter - September 2020
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Dr. Tom Van Dyke Named New Extension Beef Veterinarian
The NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine has officially hired Dr. Tom Van Dyke to serve as Assistant …
Safe Milk Handling & Husbandry of the Family Dairy Cow
Family Milk Cow webinar flyer The current pandemic has certainly caused a change in the way we look at our …
Poultry Processing Resources From NC Choices
NC Choices, “an initiative of the Center for Environmental Farming Systems in collaboration with N.C. Cooperative Extension,” has a …
What Do I Do With My Land? A Decision Making Guide for New Farmers
How much land do you have? What are your goals for your land? Are there any fencing or facilities already in …
Guidance on Land Application of Discarded Milk
With current issues in milk markets due to COVID-19, many dairy producers may be forced to dump their milk. …
Small Ruminants 101
“Ever thought about raising sheep or goats, but aren’t sure how to get started? Join us on April 1 …
Fencing School
Learn about fencing topics including fence law, planning, perimeter, and electric fence construction followed by a hands-on field demo. MARCH …
Planting Forages for Wildlife
Destruction of wildlife habitats has made populations of many animals decline. Whether you are a hunter or just enjoy …
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 …
Big Year for North Carolina at the American Forage and Grassland Council's 2020 Annual Conference
The American Forage and Grassland Council (AFGC) is an international organization made up of 20 affiliate councils in the …
Applying Animal Waste to Cover Crops
Due to the number of questions regarding manure application to cover crops within Certified Animal Waste Management Plans, the …
2020 Novel Tall Fescue Renovation Workshop
Toxic tall fescue reduces livestock weight gains and lowers reproductive performance. This one-day workshop will give you the tools …
Livestock Agents, Directors, and Faculty Win North Carolina Cooperative Extension Awards
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension (NCCE) State Extension Conference was held October 28 – 31, 2019, at the Mariott, Crabtree …
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 …
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