Picking Up After the Storm on Pasture-Based Livestock Farms
(Download this article as a PDF) Managing storms is a part of any agricultural production system, and it is brought …
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July/August 2018 Livestock News
News, tips, and information about livestock and forage production. Click the link to download the newsletter. July/August 2018 Livestock …
Have You Seen a Diamondback?
According to Jeff Hall, Conservation Biologist with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, sightings of Diamondback rattlesnakes are becoming much …
May/June 2018 Livestock News
News, tips, and information about livestock and forage production. Click the link to download the newsletter. May/June 2018 Livestock …
March 2018 Livestock News
News, tips and information about livestock and forage production. Click the link to download the newsletter. March 2018 Livestock …
Aquaponics Short-Course
Aquaponics Short Course, March 7, New Bern Convention Center Designed to provide entrepreneurs research based technical training in the fundamentals …
Livestock/poultry Science Summer Institute / Camp at NC State
Poultry Science Summer Institute (PSSI) applications are now being accepted. The 5-day, 4-night Poultry Science Summer Institute exposes high school …
Commercial Poultry Grower Meetings
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Environmental Education - Southeastern NC Activities and Information
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January/February 2018 Livestock News
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November/December 2017 Livestock News
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Using Helmets When Riding Seminar
Offered by Nicole Worth, State 4-H Council Vice President and JoCo Rocking Riders 4-H Club Member Monday November 13, 2017 …
AgVentures Grant Opportunity for Farmers
News-release The Johnston County Cooperative Extension Office is hosting a informational meeting regarding the 2018 NC AgVentures Grant Program on Tuesday, …
September/October 2017 Livestock News
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July/August 2017 Livestock News
This issue includes upcoming events, alfalfa production, managing horses in hot weather, waste management updates and more. Download the …
May/June 2017 Livestock News
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Citizen Science Program Needs Your Help Observing the Weather!
The following article was provided by David Glenn, Science & Operations Officer, NC CoCoRaHS State Co-Coordinator, with the National Weather Service in …
March/April 2017 Livestock News
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Livestock News December 2016
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