Show Down in the Foothills
Show Cattle Clinic May 8, 2021 Caldwell County Fairgrounds, Lenoir, NC Instructor: Bob May, Mineral Point, WI, Purina Honor Chow Ambassador For more …
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Got Mud?
Join us for a free seminar on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at 7 p.m. to talk about mud problems/solutions, …
Register Now for Climate Webinar on April 26
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center will offer a Climate Webinar on April 26, 2021, from 7–9 p.m …
2021 Piedmont Sheep and Goat Conference Webinar Series
Registration is now open for the 2021 Piedmont Sheep and Goat Conference! This 4-part webinar series will cover mineral …
2021 NC State 4-H Virtual Horsebowl Challenge Results
The North Carolina 4-H Horse Program hosted its first-ever virtual Horsebowl Challenge on March 13, 2021. Ninety-nine youth representing …
Goat Artificial Insemination Short Course
Registration is now open! Goat AI Short Course June 7–9, 2021, in Raleigh, NC. This short course will include …
WNC Jr Beef Spring Fling
When: April 9–10, 2021 Steer and Heifer Check-In: 9 a.m.–7 p.m. on April 9 Heifer Show 10 a.m. on April 10 Steer …
2021 Invitational Virtual Hippology Contest for Out-of-State Youth
The NC 4-H Horse Program has received a lot of inquires about our online events that we are hosting …
Small Ruminant Reproductive Management Webinar
Join us on March 11, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. for a free webinar on reproduction management of small ruminants. …
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 …
Celebrating Chatham County Beekeeper and Conservationist Judy Pick
Long-time Chatham County beekeeper, conservationist, and volunteer Judy Pick passed away on February 6, 2021, at age 79. Judy …
VIDEO: Too Few or Too Many Grazing Animals...? Defining an Adequate Stocking Rate
Below is a video that has to do with defining an adequate stocking rate for grazing systems. You can also …
A Critical Decision for Grazing Systems: The Animal-to-Land Relationship
Two critical elements of all grazing operations are: 1) the number of livestock and 2) the amount of pastureland. …
Fence Law: When North Carolina Was the "Open Range"
[Farmlaw Editor’s Note: the piece below is not news, but rather a sidebar concerning development of North Carolina fence …
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 …
Sheep Genomics Webinar Series
Sheep Genomics Webinar Series With the introduction of genomic-enhanced estimated breeding values (GEBVs), 2021 will be the dawn of a …
2021 Event Sponsors Needed!
The NC 4-H Horse Program has a full calendar of events planned for 2021, and now more than ever, …
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 …
NC Soybean Producers Association Sponsors Executive Farm Management Program
North Carolina soybean growers will receive a $200 tuition credit for the EFM Bootcamp from the NC Soybean Producers …
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