North Carolina Production for Profit Workshop Series
Join us on November 6 and November 20, 2021, for small ruminant producer workshops related to production and profitability. …
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2021 North Carolina Small Ruminant Summit Proceedings
Find proceedings for the 2021 North Carolina Small Ruminant Summit at the following …
Information Session on DBII Grants
Heard the rumor about grant funds for value-added dairy processing? It’s true! If you haven’t already taken a look …
2021 Alumni Showmanship Results
During the Saturday evening program of the 2021 NC 4-H State Horse Show, the second annual Alumni Showmanship class …
NC State University Swine Scientist Nationally Recognized
Dr. Eric van Heugten, American Feed Industry Association Award in Nonruminant Nutrition Research Sponsored by: American Feed Industry Association Dr. Eric …
2021 Creative Writing Contest Winners
Congratulations to the following junior and senior 4-H’ers that participated in the 2021 NC 4-H Horse Program Creative Writing …
2021 Artistic Expression Contest Winners
Congratulations to all the youth that submitted entries in the 2021 Artistic Expression Contests. Special thanks to Amber Nead, …
Value Added Dairy Grants Program (DBII)
Funding Available for Southeast Dairies Looking to Build Processing Capacity Access and Size of Dairy Business Innovation Grants to be …
July/August 2021 Livestock News
In this Issue: 2021 NC State Fair Livestock Schedule – Hay Directory – Common Warm-Season Weed Management – Common Warm …
North Carolina Junior Beef Roundup Information
Held at the NC Mountain State Fairgrounds Fletcher, NC August 6–8, 2021 Entries are due July 25, 2021 Agenda 2021 North Carolina Junior Beef …
NC 4-H State Livestock Contests
July 29–31, 2021 Quiz Bowl Entry Form Skillathon Entry Form Livestock Judging Entry Form Contest Rules July 29, 2021 8–9 a.m. Registration for Skillathon Contest and …
Plant Disease and Insect Clinic to Resume Normal Operations
We are excited to announce the NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic (PDIC) will be returning to normal …
2021 NC Dairy Producer Needs Assessment Survey
As we move towards getting back to face-to-face programs, the NC State Extension Dairy team would love to have …
Latest on USDA Pandemic Assistance
You likely saw USDA’s announcement of additional aid to agricultural producers and businesses as part of the USDA Pandemic Assistance …
2021 Wool Pool
See the attached flyer for more information regarding the 2021 Wool Pool and proper wool handling prior to delivery. …
Heavy Rains Bring Masses of Millipedes
Recent heavy rains across the state have resulted in invasions of yards and homes by what some might call …
Youth Beef Educational Workshop
What: Youth Beef Educational Workshop hosted by the NC Cattlemen’s Association (Learn about Beef Production, Processing, and Marketing) Date: July …
Johnston County Cattlemen's Meeting - Fly Control in Beef Herds
JUNE 10, 2021 | 6:30 p.m. 770 BEAR ROAD, BENSON, NC The Johnston County Cattlemen’s Association invites local cattle producers to …
Recording of 2021 Swine Research Forum Available Now!
Don’t Miss Out on These Presentations With Vital Information For the Pork Industry It has been several years since we …
May/June 2021 Livestock News
In this Issue: Youth Livestock Show & Sale, Animal Waste Mgmt., Fly Control Options, Forages for Summer Grazing, Are You …
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