4-H Livestock Club Interest Meeting
Join us at 6:00 p.m. March 22 at the McDowell County Extension office located at 60 East Court Street …
Animal Agriculture
Small Farms Week: 35 Years of Resilience, Strength, Diversity
This year marks the 35th year of NC A&T State University’s annual salute to small farmers across North …
NC 4-H Horse Eligibility Cards
It is once again time to request your NC 4-H Horse Eligibility Cards. Anyone that plans to show at …
February 2021 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
The February 2021 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue features the upcoming registration deadlines for …
2021 NC 4-H Horse Program Eligibility Card Instructions
The NC 4-H Horse Program Rules and Regulations Manual has been updated and reflects all the new rules and updates for …
Backyard Flock Series: General Backyard Poultry Medical Considerations
The second session of the Backyard Flock Series, hosted by the NC State Extension Area Specialized Poultry Agents, is …
2021 Event Sponsors Needed!
The NC 4-H Horse Program has a full calendar of events planned for 2021, and now more than ever, …
Small and Backyard Poultry Flock Talks From PennState Extension
PennState Extension has upcoming webinars focused on small and backyard poultry. Upcoming webinars include Small and Backyard Poultry Flock Talks – …
NC 4-H Virtual Hippology Academy
This educational series of modules are self-paced and designed to help NC 4-H coaches and contestants prepare for future …
January 2021 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
The January 2021 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue highlights the upcoming Virtual Horsebowl Practices …
Livestock Skillathon Study Sessions
Exciting new program. This opportunity is open to youth ages 8-18. To receive the materials youth must complete the …
Nance Family Meat Goat Leadership Institute
Applications are due on April 1, 2021 Billy Nance Family Application A virtual experience for youth interested in the Meat Goat …
East Coast Extravaganza
Swine, Goat, Lamb, Heifer, and Steer Show March 6–7, 2021 Schedule Rules Entry Form Health Guidelines (Please note you will need to complete two …
Information on Terrestrial Flatworms and Hammerhead Worms
As if Asian giant hornets weren’t enough, this year also saw media attention on a lesser-known, but bizarre, group …
December 2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
The December 2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue highlights the tentative dates for the 2021 Horsebowl, Hippology, …
General Health & Care of Sheep & Goats
North Carolina Cooperative Extension will be offering a General Health & Care of Sheep & Goats workshop for new …
Western North Carolina Agritourism Workshop Series
A series of interactive workshops designed to engage farmers interested in expanding their operations to include agritourism. Is Agritourism right …
McDowell County Wins State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest
2020 has been full of disappointments for 4-Hers across the state due to the cancelation of face to face …
Funds Available to Nearly All Farmers via CFAP-2
Applications Due December 11. Call the local FSA office. Farmers of virtually every crop or livestock raised in McDowell County …
Business of Farming Series
North Carolina Cooperative Extension, along with the Davidson County Community College Small Business Center, will be hosting a “Business …
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Recent Publications related to Animal Agriculture
Aflatoxins and Animal Food Safety
This factsheet covers the guidelines and mitigation for aflatoxins in animal food in North Carolina.
Making Use of Surplus Milk
This publication provides information on using surplus milk for land application, as a waste product …
1/26/21
2021 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual
This manual, updated every year, covers pesticide use and safety information, chemical application equipment, fertilizer …
1/13/21
Fetal Programming: Cow Nutrition and its Effects on Calf Performance
Recently, a lot of researchers have demonstrated that cow nutrition can impact more than just …
1/7/21 — Animal Science Facts
Terrestrial Flatworms, Land Planarians & Hammerhead Worms
This factsheet offers information on the identification and management of various flatworms that may be …
12/8/20 — Entomology Insect Notes
Asian Longhorned Tick
The Asian longhorned tick is an invasive tick spreading throughout the eastern US. A native …
12/7/20
Sludge Survey Methods for Anaerobic Lagoons
This publication for lagoon managers and operators describes how to carry out a sludge survey …
11/24/20
Forage Quality Indices for Selecting Hay
This publication provides an overview of the differences in forage quality by reviewing a summary …
11/13/20