A Pasture Savings Account
Pastures are like a savings account, the more time and effort that you put in, the more return on …
Animal Agriculture
Poultry Pack 4-H Club November Meeting
Any youth 5-18 interested in poultry are invited to join the Poultry Pack 4-H Club hosted on NC State’s …
Family Fun at the 2019 Youth Market Turkey Show
When you think about the North Carolina State Fair, what comes to mind? Is it turkeys? We hope it’s …
Poultry Pack 4-H Club October Meeting
Any youth 5-18 interested in poultry are invited to join the Poultry Pack 4-H Club hosted on NC State’s …
Turkey Show Tips From the Girls Who Know
The 2019 Youth Market Turkey Show is just around the corner and youth all over the state are preparing …
Understanding Lime Application
When lime and fertilizers are applied to soils, the onset of many chemical reactions takes place. Some occur instantly, …
Poultry Pack 4-H Club September Meeting
Any youth 5-18 interested in poultry are invited to join the Poultry Pack 4-H Club hosted on NC State’s …
Burke County Youth Livestock Show
Saturday, September 21, 2019 Show begins at 9 a.m. Burke County Fairgrounds Printable Show Packet Printable Registration …
Poultry Pack 4-H Club August Meeting
Any youth 5-18 interested in poultry are invited to join the Poultry Pack 4-H Club hosted on NC State …
Wilkes Youth Poultry Workshop
Middle and high school students are invited to apply for the 2019 Wilkes Youth Poultry Workshop. The workshop is …
Poultry Pack 4-H Club July Meeting
Any youth 5-18 interested in poultry are invited to join the Poultry Pack 4-H Club hosted on NC State …
Beekeepers: Registration Now Open for BEES Academy!
Are you a beekeeper with a number of years of experience who wants to increase your understanding of bees …
Fly Control for Horses
When most horse owners think of controlling flies, they think of sprays. But, there are other options that deserve …
Poultry Pack 4-H Club June Meeting
Any youth 5-18 interested in poultry are invited to join the new Poultry Pack 4-H Club hosted on NC …
Fly Control Using Ear Tags
Insecticide-impregnated ear tags or “Fly Tags” are a convenient way to control pasture flies (especially horn fly). Tags are …
Registration for State-Level 4-H Poultry Judging & Avian Bowl Open
Registration is now open for the state-level 4-H Poultry Judging and 4-H Avian Bowl events. Hurry, registration closes July …
Sheep and Goat Flock Vaccinations
There are many diseases for which sheep and goats can be vaccinated, but there is probably only one vaccine …
Poultry Pack 4-H Club Meeting in May
Any youth 5-18 interested in poultry are invited to join the new Poultry Pack 4-H Club hosted on NC …
Small Scale Egg Producers’ Meeting
North Carolina Cooperative Extension will offer a workshop for small-scale egg producers on May 23 in Greensboro, NC. Date: Thursday, …
Developing Replacement Heifers
Developing replacement heifers that are sound, durable, and efficient additions to the cow herd is important to the viability …
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