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, …
Animal Agriculture
Livestock Newsletter Spring 2019
The Spring Edition of the Livestock Newsletter includes articles on: Producing High-Quality Hay Soil Fertility and Spring Weed Management 10 Simple Steps …
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, …
MHCREC's Dr. Jeff Hinshaw Selected as World Aquaculture Society Fellow
Congratulations to Dr. Jeff Hinshaw, Applied Ecology Professor and Extension Specialist at Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center, …
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. …
Foxtail Is Taking Over My Hay Field. What Can I Do to Control This Weedy Grass?
Answer: Foxtail is an annual grass that germinates in the spring when soil temperature averages 65 degrees for three …
Join Us for Our Chatham County Spring Ag Fest March 30!
Spring Ag Fest Celebrating Chatham County Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources Saturday, March 30, 2019 10 a.m.–2 p.m. This is a FREE Event! Chatham …
Chatham County 4-H Poultry Judging Team Wins 1st Place at State Competition
Last summer Dan Campeau, North Carolina Cooperative Extension Area Specialized Poultry Agent, formed a new 4-H Poultry Judging Team …
Small Ruminant Internal Parasite Management Workshop
Managing internal parasites on a small ruminant farm can be challenging. Join us for an informative evening (free of …
Training - Forage Recovery Plan 2019
A wet fall 2018 not only delayed, and in some cases completely prevented, timely fall-plantings of cool-season annual and …
Training in Forages for Producers and Land Managers (Afternoon Session), Feb. 13, 2019
A wet fall 2018 not only delayed, and in some cases completely prevented, timely fall-plantings of cool-season annual and …
Training in Forages for Extension Agents and Research Station Personnel (Morning Session), Feb. 13, 2019
Forage Recovery Plan 2019 A wet fall 2018 not only delayed, and in some cases completely prevented, timely fall-plantings of …
SAVE the DATE (Feb. 13, 2019) Forage Recovery Plan 2019 – Winter Conference
Management Strategies for Early- and Late-Plantings of Cool-Season Forages in North Carolina A wet fall 2018 not only delayed, and …
Value-Added Dairy Conference, January 14-15, 2019!
Asheville, NC Download the conference brochure here. This conference will provide opportunities for dairy producers to learn more about on-farm processing …
Hay and Pasture Crops Are Eligible for Hurricane Florence Disaster Program
Press release written by Matt Poore, NC State Extension. Pasture-based livestock producers within eligible counties with damage to standing forage …
Save the Date for Our 2019 Spring Ag Fest!
SAVE THE DATE Spring Ag Fest Celebrating Chatham County Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources Saturday, March 30, 2019 10 a.m.–2 p.m. This is a …
2018 Hay Show Results at NC State Fair
Congratulations to the NC farmers and farms who placed top in the 2018 Hay Show at the NC State …
Programs Approved to Help NC Pasture-Based Livestock Producers Impacted by 2019 Hurricanes
Three programs are available to help farmers that had damage to pastures from the effects of flooding and excessive …
Info Session about RAFI-USA Farmer Grants November 12 in Pittsboro
Agricultural Reinvestment Fund Grants RAFI-USA’s Agricultural Reinvestment Fund Grant Program awards cost-share grants to help farmers and rural communities develop …
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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