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Cattle

Are Your Cattle Cool? Tips for Managing the Summer Heat

Managing Heat Stress is Critical There is no question that heat stress can negatively impact animal performance. Exposure to heat stress reduces daily gains, milk production, and reproductive…

Hen on nest of eggs

Raising Backyard Poultry Presentation

Are you raising a small flock of poultry or considering getting started? If so, this program is for you. The Transylvania County Cooperative Extension is hosting a presentation on Raising Backyard…

Path between rows of green corn stalks in a cornfield

Corn Silage for Dairy and Beef Cattle Program - December 8, 2021

Corn Silage for Dairy and Beef Cattle December 8, 2021, at Haywood County The program starts at 9 a.m., lunch is served at noon. Realtime Nutrient Analysis with HarvestLab 3000 John Deere Manure and…

Black cow grazing in grassy pasture with fencing and other cattle in background

Bull Breeding Soundness Exams

Bull Breeding Soundness ExamsTuesday, November 2, 2021Rutherford County Livestock Educational Facility318 Big Island Road, Rutherfordton, NCAppointments beginning at 8 a.m.Exams will include:…

Feeders

Mineral Feeders for Sale!

Transylvania County Cattlemen's Association will be selling mineral feeders as a fundraiser. These mineral feeders are durable, economical and portable. The cost is $75 each, which is significantly…

beekeeping training

Day-Long Online 'Beginner' BEES School--Saturday, March 13

If you are interested in taking New Beekeeper training, or if you are interested in just "brushing-up" on your beekeeping knowledge, we have an option to offer. 100% virtual, it will take place next…

Honeybees clustered on honeycomb cells

How to Become a Beekeeper in North Carolina

David Tarpy, Professor and Extension Specialist (Apiculture) and Jennifer Keller,Ag. Research Technician II, of the NC State University Entomology & Plant Pathology Department, have put together a…