Public Input Requested: Final Draft of Chatham County Comprehensive Plan
The following press release was written by the Chatham County Planning Department. After nearly 18 months of development with broad …
Animal Agriculture
Register Now for NCSU Egg Grading School for Small Flock Producers
The upcoming NC Egg Grading School at NC State University is a training class for people who have small …
2017 Census of Agriculture: Make Your Farm Count!
Every five years, the USDA conducts a complete Census of Agriculture. This Census is a count of U.S. farms …
Chatham Residents Still Have Chance to Provide Input on Comprehensive Plan
PITTSBORO, NC— Chatham County wants to hear from residents and get input on draft recommendations in the Comprehensive Plan. …
Register Now for Cooperative Extension's Tax Workshops for Farmers
The Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension will offer two workshops on Tax Issues for Farmers & …
Saving on Diesel Fuel
As spring approaches, farmers are facing higher than normal fuel costs. Making that cutting of hay now gets to …
Buttercup Control in Pastures
Buttercups are a problem in cool-season grass pastures, and are easily recognized in early spring by their bright yellow …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
Additional Beef Links
- 2009 Beef Cattle IRM Calendar
- Beef Cow-Calf.com
- Iowa Beef Center
- NC Market Reports
- University of Kentucky Beef Resources
- University of Tennessee Beef Publications
Additional Goat Links
Information Portals
- Animal Waste Management
- Beef
- Dairy Extension
- Equine Husbandry
- Feed Milling
- Goats & Sheep
- Poultry Science Extension
- Youth Livestock Program
More Extension Programs at NC State University
National eXtension Resources
Newsletters
Partnerships and Organizations
- Burke County Beekeepers
- Burke County Cattlemen's Association
- Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)
- NC Department of Ag Statistics
Publications, Information, and News
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2019 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual
This manual, updated every year, covers pesticide use and safety information, chemical application equipment, fertilizer …
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Managing Pastures to Feed Your Horse
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Precision Agriculture Technology: How to Become a Commercial Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Pilot
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NC State Local Pasture-Raised and Pasture-Finished Beef Production Guidelines
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Herd Animal Death Problems
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12/5/18 — Animal Science Facts
Nitrogen Fertilization of Switchgrass and Gamagrass: Dry Matter Yield and Nutritive Value
This bulletin publishes the results of two experiments—one with switchgrass and one with gamagrass—that address …
12/5/18