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Cattlemen's Webinar Series - November Program

As winter progresses, winter nutrition, supplementation, and environmental stress on cows are a concern for cattle producers. Proper nutritional management affects the profitability and performance…

Am I a Profitable Beef Cattle Producer?

I was recently asked by a producer how much he should be able to pay for stocker calves and turn a profit on the other end. Rightfully so, he was concerned about buying cattle in late summer, knowing…

Brown-and-white goat standing in tall green grass, another goat grazing in background

FAMACHA Certification Workshop: Haywood County

If you are raising sheep or goats, this hands-on program is for you. This workshop will provide education on parasite control in small ruminants, as well as certify producers in FAMACHA.The workshop…

Pet Food Webinars for Livestock Producers

If you’ve ever wondered if you could sell livestock processing by-products in the pet food market, this webinar series is for you! This webinar series has been specifically developed for livestock…

Scrapie Information for the Small Ruminant Producer

Scrapie is a fatal, degenerative disease affecting the central nervous system of sheep and goats. Learn about the disease & the tag program. Join N.C. Cooperative Extension and NC Department of…

Next Level Marketing Strategies for Local, Niche Meat Businesses

Join us for our NC marketing training:Next Level Marketing Strategies for Local, Niche Meat Businesses.Date: Tuesday, April 4, 2023Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Location: N.C. A&T State University…

Young white lamb standing in a sunlit grassy field

North Carolina Small Ruminant Improvement Program Winter Webinar Series

Mark your calendars and register today! The Extension Small Ruminant Program Team has organized a 5-part webinar series on management practices to improve the productivity and profitability of your…

Waste Management & Cropping Systems

A day-long presentation on animal waste management and cropping systems will be held on Friday, October 28th, 10 am - 5 pm at the N.C. Cooperative Extension Haywood County Center, 586 Raccoon Rd,…

WNC Beef Conference

December 2, 2022Registration 1-1:30 pmProgram 1:30 -5:30 pmDinner included - 6:00 pmOpportunity to view bulls for auction after dinnerWNC Regional Livestock Center474 Stock Dr., Canton, NC 28716The…

Equine Pasture Management Presentation

N.C. Cooperative Extension Equine Livestock Agent Cassie LeMaster will present on:Fall Fescue ManagementFertilizationStockpilingManaging Laminitis Risk on Fall PasturesFriday, September 16th from 10…