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McDowell Youth Livestock Camp

We are excited to announce our upcoming Livestock Camp, taking place August 18–20! This three-day camp is open to youth 18 years of age and under and is designed for both beginners and those with…

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Upcoming NC Beef Conference Educational Opportunity

Each year, the North Carolina Beef Conference provides a valuable opportunity for cattle producers, industry partners, and agricultural professionals to come together to learn, share ideas, and stay…

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Get Ready for the 73rd Annual NC Cattlemen's Conference

Mark your calendars! The 2025 NC Cattlemen's Conference is set to bring together cattle producers, industry experts, and agricultural professionals for an exciting event packed with learning and…

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Fall Prep for Healthy Livestock This Winter

As fall approaches, livestock producers need to start preparing their animals for the challenges of winter. The transition from fall to winter can be hard on livestock with early planning and…

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Gear Up for National Nutrition Month

Since 1973, March has been known as National Nutrition Month. January is an easy month to set exercise goals, and I hope you're still going strong. Now that you have that going, March is a perfect…

Curious cows

Weaning Calves: To Sell or Feed? Weighing Pros and Cons

With calf prices starting to rise, and weaning time coming up, what will you do? Are you going to wean and feed your cattle out to gain more profit? Or, are you considering cutting your losses and…

Youth showing livestock.

76th Annual McDowell County Junior Livestock Show

It's summer. It's HOT. It's time for the 76th Annual McDowell County Junior Livestock Show. It's tradition. A tradition we hold dear to our hearts in the McDowell County agriculture community.The…