Essential Workers in Agriculture
“This document can be used by anyone in agriculture as a notice that they are part of the essential …
Animal Agriculture
March 2020 Newsletter
The March 2020 N.C. 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue highlights the recent winners of the …
Register Now for March Webinars on Creating a Free Online Store for Your Farm
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended our world in a very short time frame. It’s been a stressful and sometimes …
2020 N.C. 4-H Horse Show Update
Due to the coronavirus, all 2020 qualifying horse shows will be canceled. At this time, we are optimistic the …
N.C. 4-H Horse Program Quarantime Lessons
The North Carolina 4-H Horse Program is delivering “Quarantime Lessons” via live Zoom sessions on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. …
N.C. 4-H Horse Program Events Update
We know that our 4-H Horse Program participants may have questions about the status of upcoming events in light …
2020 Horse Judging Contest Update
Due to current university restrictions regarding public gatherings, the NC 4-H Horse Program 4-H Horse Judging Contest will be …
2020 N.C. 4-H Horsebowl Champions Crowned
The 2020 N.C. 4-H Horsebowl contest was held on March 7 at NC State University. This event featured 34 …
2020 N.C. 4-H Hippology Contest Winners
The 2020 N.C. 4-H Hippology Contest was held on March 7 at NC State University. Twenty-four Senior Rookies and 61 …
2020 Farmland Preservation Workshops
Farmland Preservation workshops being conducted throughout North Carolina. The North Carolina Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund is hosting …
February 2020 Newsletter
The February 2020 N.C. 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue highlights the upcoming educational contests, eligibility card procedures, …
2020 Four County 4-H Poultry Show / Sale Interest Meeting
The 2020 Four County 4-H Poultry Show and Sale Interest meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 2020, …
4-H Livestock Fun Show Friday, April 17 POSTPONED!
**This event has been postponed.** Interested in learning first-hand about raising and showing livestock and poultry? Youth aged 5 – …
2019 Impacts and Outcomes - Franklin County
2019 Outcome and Impacts The 2019 Impacts video show just a sample of the many different programs, clients, volunteers and …
Wildlife Damage and Management Strategies Workshop, Feb. 21, 2020
Wildlife Damage and Management Strategies Workshop Joins us on Friday, February 21, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the …
Winter 2020 Horse Educational Series - March Meeting Cancelled
Winter Horse Educational Series Horse owners in the area are invited to participate in the popular annual “Horse Mini-Series.” The initial …
2020 N.C. 4-H Horse Program Eligibility Card Instructions
The N.C. 4-H Horse Program Rules and Regulations Manual has been updated and reflects all the new rules and updates for …
2020 Successful Small Farms Opportunities Conference
The popular regional Successful Small Farms Opportunities Conference will be held at the Louisburg College campus in Louisburg on Saturday, …
Finding the Funds Program: Thursday, January 9, 2020
On Thursday, Jan. 9 at 6 p.m., state representatives from the USDA and Soil & Water will present a …
Goat Science
Open access peer-reviewed volume Edited by Sándor Kukovics Széchenyi István University of Sciences Goat science covers quite a wide …
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Use of On-Farm Records for Modifying a Certified Animal Waste Management Plan
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Poultry Farm Biosecurity Field Manual / Manual de campo para la bioseguridad de granjas avícolas
This pocket-size bilingual field manual in English and Spanish summarizes recommended practices to prevent disease …
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Keeping Garden Chickens in North Carolina
A guide for urban residents who want to raise backyard chickens. Includes information about breed …
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Reducing Drift and Odor with Wastewater Application
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Asian Longhorned Tick
The Asian longhorned tick is an invasive tick spreading throughout the eastern US. A native …
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Guidelines for the Commercial Application of Poultry Litter
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3/4/20 — SoilFacts
Herbicide Carryover in Hay, Manure, Compost, and Grass Clippings
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Poultry Litter Amendments
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