July 2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
The July 2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue highlights the NC 4-H Virtual State Horse …
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Visit NC Farms Isothermal Region
Do you have an appreciation for farming and rural life? Do you want to know where to find fresh, …
N.C. State Fair and the Mountain State Fair Youth Livestock Shows to Be Held
“Agriculture and youth livestock events are at the heart of our fairs.” – Steve Troxler, N.C. Agriculture Commissioner It was …
Home Composting: Solutions for Organic Waste Disposal Webinar July 16, 2020
Composting is harnessing the power of nature to recycle your organic waste at home. Would you believe me if …
NC State PDIC to Expand Modified Operations
This announcement was updated Friday May 29th, 2020 from a previous version The NC State Plant Disease and Insect …
Fly Control - Lessening the Burden
An out of control fly population can cause economic losses to a beef cattle operation by decreasing the grazing …
Farms, Food, & You: a Podcast Series
Issues in agriculture affect not just farmers. They influence your life everyday. The podcast, “Farms, Food and You” …
Voluntary Agricultural District Webinar June 23, 2020
McDowell County has established a Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program to protect and preserve agricultural lands and activities. Learn about …
Application Details Released on Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue, announced on May 19 details of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which …
2020 NC 4-H Virtual State Horse Show July 1-20
The 2020 North Carolina State 4-H Virtual Horse Show will take place on July 1–July 20. The results will …
2020 NC 4-H Virtual State Horse Judging Contest Winners
Congratulations to all the youth that stepped out of their comfort zone and experienced something new and different in …
Virtual Livestock Judging & Skillathon Clinics
These clinics are open to any NC youth ages 8-18 and is totally free. To participate youth must register …
Backyard Poultry Webinar
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Clay County will be hosting a Backyard Poultry Webinar Wednesday, May 13, 2020, from 2–5 …
April 2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
The April 2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue highlights online and digital educational resources that pertain …
Introducing Our New Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent
Tom Devine is the Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent for North Carolina Cooperative Extension-McDowell County Center. Tom grew up …
2020 Southern Regional 4-H Horse Championships Canceled
Please read the following memo about the cancellation of the 2020 Southern Regional 4-H Horse …
Ask the Judge! Quarantime 6 Recording
Thank you to Jessica Hleback, Dr. Clay Cavinder, and Laura Norment for serving as our panelists for our Ask …
"Showing From Home" Virtual Livestock Show
Please see the schedule for the Showing from Home Virtual Livestock Show. Each show will begin at 7 p.m. …
2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Artistic Expression & Creative Writing Contest Updates
Entry Process & Rules Update: April 10, 2020 Due to the cancellation of the 2020 NC State 4-H Horse Show, …
How to Photograph Your Livestock With Jordan Daigle
To help our 4-H’ers prepare for virtual shows we asked Jordan Daigle to come and teach us a little …
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