Swine Well-Being During Flood Recovery
Hurricane Florence in 2018 has resulted in record levels of flooding in much of North Carolina. Many swine producers …
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USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Offers Landowner Assistance
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering assistance to landowners having suffered damage to working lands and livestock …
Picking Up After the Storm on Pasture-Based Livestock Farms
(Download this article as a PDF) Managing storms is a part of any agricultural production system, and it is brought …
Hurricane Preparedness for Horticultural Growers and Beekeepers
Hurricane Florence is dominating news coverage this week and for good reason: it is predicted to be the strongest …
Mortality Management for Chicken Houses During Natural Disasters
Please see the following linked information and guidelines from NCDA&CS in case of flooding: Animal Mortality Memo 2003 NCDA&CS Mass Animal …
September 2018 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
The September 2018 issue of the NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue features the results …
VOTE October 4 - N.C. Cattle Industry Assessment Referendum
The North Carolina Cattlemen’s Association has announced that the N.C. Cattle Industry Assessment Referendum vote will take place on October …
2018 Poultry / Swine Composter Workshop
The 2018 Poultry & Swine Composter Workshop will be an opportunity for producers to see current composting systems and …
Extension@YourService: Caring for Animals in the Summer
The temperature has really been hot this summer! Its important during this time for animal owners to think about …
Extension@YourService: 4-H'Ers Prep for Goat Show Circuit
4-H youth are busy preparing for the start of the 2018 4-H Farm Credit Showmanship Circuit season. They have …
Extension@YourService: Soil Sampling
It’s that time of year again when it’s starting to warm up a little. Summer activities are among us. …
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