New Extension Associate: Mary Fosnaught
The Prestage Department of Poultry Science welcomed Mary Fosnaught to the faculty on October 3. We asked Fosnaught a …
Animal Agriculture
Talking Turkey at the N.C. State Fair
If you’ve been following the 2018 Youth Market Turkey Show, you know it was part of a record-breaking year …
Storm Damage Relief Program Update for Pastures
Three new programs will be available specifically to help farmers that had damage to pastures from the effects of …
New & Innovative Agricultural Grants Available to Strengthen Farm Income
The University of Mount Olive Lois G. Britt Agribusiness Center announces a new round of funding of the UMO AgPrime Grant Program. …
Info Session about RAFI-USA Farmer Grants November 12 in Pittsboro
Agricultural Reinvestment Fund Grants RAFI-USA’s Agricultural Reinvestment Fund Grant Program awards cost-share grants to help farmers and rural communities develop …
Time to Make Your Winter Feed Plan
What a difference a month makes! This time last month things were going along very well, but …
2018 Poultry / Swine Composter Workshop
The 2018 Poultry & Swine Composter Workshop will be an opportunity for producers to see current composting systems and …
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- Weed Identification Guide for Pastures and Hayfields
4-H Livestock Project
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- Dairy Records Management Systems
- NC Department of Ag Statistics
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