Beekeepers: Registration Now Open for BEES Academy!
Are you a beekeeper with a number of years of experience who wants to increase your understanding of bees …
Animal Agriculture
July/August 2019 Livestock News
In this Issue: Managing Bermudagrass, Hot Weather, and Beef Cattle, Controlling Summer Insects, Weaning Time for Lambs and Kids, …
N.C. 4-H Livestock Contest Information
Contest Entry Form Contest Rules 2019 Coaches Agenda – Final We will be hosting the Friday Night Fun again this year. We …
Foothills Livestock Judging Contest Results
Senior Results High Senior Individual Overall High Senior Team Overall High Senior Individual Reasons High Senior Team Reasons High Senior Individual Sheep / Goats High …
Poultry Pack 4-H Club June Meeting
Any youth 5-18 interested in poultry are invited to join the new Poultry Pack 4-H Club hosted on NC …
2019 Phosphorus Loss Assessment Tool (PLAT) Training
There are three opportunities to receive a refresher course on utilizing the Phosphorus Loss Assessment Tool (PLAT) in Certified …
Registration for State-Level 4-H Poultry Judging & Avian Bowl Open
Registration is now open for the state-level 4-H Poultry Judging and 4-H Avian Bowl events. Hurry, registration closes July …
Catawba Valley Beef Expo
Catawba Valley Beef Expo June 22, 2019 Hickory American Legion Fairgrounds Entry Deadline: Mail by June 12 (stamped) or carry in by …
May/June 2019 Livestock News
In this Issue: Livestock Show & Sale Winners, Animal Waste Management, Don’t Be Crabby About Crabgrass, Preparing Your Calves …
Tar River Livestock Competition
Tar River Livestock Competition East Carolina Ag & Education Center Address, 1175 Kingsboro Rd., Rocky Mount, NC Saturday, June 8, 2019, …
Foothills Livestock Judging Contest
Foothills Livestock Judging Contest Entry Form Tuesday, June 25, 2019 River Taw Farms 126 Cedar Lake Farm Rd. Cherryville, NC $10.00 entry per …
Catawba Valley Prospect Lamb & Goat Show
Catawba Valley Prospect Lamb & Goat Show Friday, June 21, 2019 Hickory American Legion Fairgrounds 5 p.m. 2019-Catawba Valley Rules and Regulations 2019-Catawba Entry …
Poultry Pack 4-H Club Meeting in May
Any youth 5-18 interested in poultry are invited to join the new Poultry Pack 4-H Club hosted on NC …
Livestock Judging & Skillathon Clinics
2019 Skillathon 101 Clinic Flyer – June 27, 2019 2019 Judging 101 Clinic Flyer – June 28, 2019 Held at the …
Small Scale Egg Producers’ Meeting
North Carolina Cooperative Extension will offer a workshop for small-scale egg producers on May 23 in Greensboro, NC. Date: Thursday, …
Silvopastures Workshop 2019 - Save the Date (July 25, 2019)
Save-the-date, SILVOPASTURES Field Day, July 25, 2019. Registration will be limited to 60 participants. Details for registration, including a …
The Piedmont Regional Goat & Sheep Conference
Join us for our best conference yet! The Piedmont Regional Goat and Sheep Conference will take place on Saturday, …
2019 Livestock Show & Sale Classes
See the links below for information on our 2019 livestock shows and sale classes. Steer Classes Heifer Classes Beef Showmanship Market Lamb Classes Lamb …
Have Farming Practices and Impacts on the Environment Improved?
Today’s agriculture gets pointed at as an example of poor stewardship and science, but is it really? In January, …
Survey for Small-Scale Poultry Producers
The Economic Development team under our state Local Foods Initiative Group (LFPT) at North Carolina State University and N.C. …
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Publications, Information, and News
- Forage Planting Guide for NC
- Plants Poisonous to Livestock & Pets
- Weed Identification in Pastures and Hayfields
Small Ruminant - Sheep & Goats
- American Boer Goat Association (ABGA)
- American Dairy Goat Association (ADGA)
- International Boer Goat Association (IBGA)
- Langston University Goat Resources
- Langston University Goat Resources
- Maryland Small Ruminant Page
- NC Dairy Goat Breeders Association (NCDGBA)
- NC Meat Goat Association
- NC Meat Goat Producers Coop.
Recent Publications related to Animal Agriculture
Poultry Manure as a Fertilizer Source
This factsheet describes the nutrient composition of poultry manure and land application techniques based on …
4/29/19 — SoilFacts
Swine Manure as a Fertilizer Source
This factsheet explains the three factors of proper swine manure management: the nutrient content of …
4/29/19 — SoilFacts
Forests as an Alternative for Poultry Manure Application
Applying poultry manure to forestland that needs nitrogen and phosphorus can help poultry producers manage …
3/25/19
Using Animal Manures in Forest Fertilization
Applying animal manure to forestland can help animal producers manage waste and supply forest owners …
3/22/19
Forests as an Alternative for Swine Manure Application
Applying swine manure to forestland that needs nitrogen and phosphorus can help swine producers manage …
3/20/19
Body Condition Scoring: A Management Tool for the Broodmare Owner
This publication addresses the effect of body condition on the reproductive performance of mares as …
3/7/19 — Mare & Foal Nutrition
Managing Pastures to Feed Your Horse
This publication will explain your horse’s nutritional requirements, and how careful pasture management can produce …
3/7/19
Water Intake, Sweat Production and Electrolyte Supplementation in the Horse
This factsheet will clarify the water requirements of your horse and provide guidelines for effective …
3/7/19 — Horse Feeding Management