2019 NC State 4-H Horse Judging Contest Winners
The 2019 N.C. 4-H Horse Judging contest was held April 13 at Martin Community College in Williamston, NC. The …
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March 2019 Newsletter
The March 2019 N.C. 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue highlights the winners in the State …
On Farm Poultry Processing Regional Seminar
Backyard small flock poultry producers are invited to attend a day-long seminar on Thursday, May 2, 2019, along with …
Equine Workshop April 8 in Mocksville
An Equine Workshop will be held Monday, April 8, 2019, at 6 p.m. at the Thoroughbred Training Center (TTC) …
2019 Franklin County 4-H Livestock Fun Show
The 2019 Franklin County 4-H Fun Show will take place on Friday, April 24, 2019, at DD Equestrian Center, Louisburg. To register …
2019 N.C. 4-H Hippology and Horsebowl Champions Crowned
On March 9, 2019, N.C. 4-H Hippology and Horsebowl contests were held at NC State University. 229 youth competed …
Finding the Funds for Your Farm
On Thursday, March 28, 2019, at 6 p.m., state representatives from the USDA and Soil & Water will present a …
Selecting for the Future
2019 NED Beef Conference Tuesday, March 26, 2019 9 a.m. Newcomb Farms 2348 State Road 1770, Zebulon, NC A good herd starts with a good …
Hurricane Florence Agriculture Disaster Program: Know Your Application Status and the Payment Calculation Process
This past year, Hurricane Florence and tropical storm Michael devastated parts of North Carolina and surrounding states, with many …
Franklin County Beekeepers Association 2019 Beekeeping School
The Franklin County Beekeepers Association is offering a class for everything you need to know in order to get …
February 2019 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
The February 2019 edition of the NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue features the names of the …
2019 Four County 4-H Poultry Show and Sale Interest Meeting
The Four County 4-H Poultry Show and Sale interest meeting will take place February 27, 2019 WHO: All Children ages …
2018 Impacts - Franklin County Center
The following 2018 Outcome and Impacts video and flyer is a representation showing the number of educational events and …
Small Ruminant Internal Parasite Management Workshop
Managing internal parasites on a small ruminant farm can be challenging. Join us for an informative evening (free of …
Training - Forage Recovery Plan 2019
A wet fall 2018 not only delayed, and in some cases completely prevented, timely fall-plantings of cool-season annual and …
Save the Date - Carolina Meat Conference
New date, new location! Save the dates, Sunday and Monday, October 6–7, 2019, for the Carolina Meat Conference. Special N.C. Cooperative …
2019 Winter Horse Educational Series
Horse owners in the area are invited to participate in the popular annual “Horse Mini-Series.” The last class meeting …
2019 NC 4-H Horse Program Steward Training
Calling all adult volunteers! We are looking for new 4-H Horse Program Stewards. Stewards are a key part of …
2019 Rules and Regulations Manual and Eligibility Card Instructions
The NC 4-H Horse Program Rules and Regulations Manual has been updated and reflects all the new rules and …
2018 NCSU Open Horse Show Judges' Certification List
The 2018 NC State University Open Horse Show Judges’ Certification List is now available. The 101 individuals listed in this publication …
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