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 …
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Programs Approved to Help NC Pasture-Based Livestock Producers Impacted by 2019 Hurricanes
Three programs are available to help farmers that had damage to pastures from the effects of flooding and excessive …
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 …
NC Hay Producers Received Awards at the 2018 Southeastern Hay Contest
The Southeastern Hay Contest is the premiere forage quality contest in the Southeast USA, with entries coming from hundreds …
Time to Make Your Winter Feed Plan
What a difference a month makes! This time last month things were going along very well, but …
Purina Fall Cattle Meeting - October 16, 2018
There will be a Fall Cattle Meeting at the Ellerbe Lion’s Club, sponsored by Carthage Farm Supply and Purina, …
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 …
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 …
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