Barn to Badge: Branan and Chatham County Sheriff Discuss Loose Livestock and Trespassing
Andrew Branan, Extension Assistant Professor, worked with Chatham County Cooperative Extension and the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office to deliver …
Animal Agriculture
Survey to Understand Farmers' Internet Needs
from the survey information The North Carolina Broadband Infrastructure Office, with the Friday Institute at NC State University, is conducting …
Advanced Livestock Judging Registration
Looking to improve your livestock judging skills? Want to travel to new farms and see high-quality stock? Have some judging experience? Between …
Big Year for North Carolina at the American Forage and Grassland Council's 2020 Annual Conference
The American Forage and Grassland Council (AFGC) is an international organization made up of 20 affiliate councils in the …
NC Livestock School & East Coast Extravaganza
*We have moved to online entry forms. They are linked below. All information can be found in the first …
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 Novel Tall Fescue Renovation Workshop
Toxic tall fescue reduces livestock weight gains and lowers reproductive performance. This one-day workshop will give you the tools …
Fantastic 102 Acre Farm and Farm House for Lease Near Murphy, NC
This historic family-owned property was recently used to raise grass-fed beef before being partially converted to corn and soybean …
Equine Nutrition Workshop
Equine owners are invited to join the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center at 1450 Fairchild Road, Winston-Salem on …
Online Directory for Local Meat
Livestock producers are encouraged to create an account on MeatSuite, an online directory where consumers can search for local …
FDA Issues CBD Warning Letters
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) recently released warning letters to 15 companies in late November for selling …
Goat Science
Open access peer-reviewed volume Edited by Sándor Kukovics Széchenyi István University of Sciences Goat science covers quite a wide …
How Goats Helped Save the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
Before fires surrounded the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, 500 goats helped to clear brush and created a fire break. This …
2020 N.C. 4-H Horse Program Calendar of Events
The 2020 N.C. 4-H Horse Program Calendar of Events is available for download and distribution. Event hyperlinks take you to websites or …
Vermont Law School Releases Free Online Lease Builder Template
Are you a beginning farmer looking for land, or a landowner hoping to lease land? Creating a farm lease …
National 4-H Avian Bowl
Forsyth County 4-H represented North Carolina in the National 4-H Avian Bowl. Learn …
National 4-H Livestock Contest Winners
Forsyth County 4-H had three members and alumni compete in the 2019 National 4-H Livestock Contests. Learn …
Carolina Feed Industry Association Feed Technology School Update
The 43rd annual Carolina Feed Industry Association (CFIA) Feed Technology School took place at NC State University on Friday, …
Got Grass? Need a Farmer?
One of the most interesting parts of our job here at NC FarmLink is reviewing the information that land …
2019 NCSU Open Horse Show Judges' Certification List
The 2019 NC State University Open Horse Show Judges’ Certification List is now available. The individuals listed in this publication …
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2020 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual
This manual, updated every year, covers pesticide use and safety information, chemical application equipment, fertilizer …
12/18/19
Ruminant Preference for Bermudagrass Hay With and Without Exposure to Swine Lagoon Effluent
Bermudagrass hays cut from a swine lagoon spray field prior to and following effluent application …
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Herbicide Carryover in Hay, Manure, Compost, and Grass Clippings
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12/18/19
Applying Animal Waste to Cover Crops
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12/17/19
Explaining the North Carolina Egg Law for Producers With Small Flocks
This publication is targeted toward small producers who may be contemplating entering into egg sales …
11/25/19
Fences for Horses
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11/19/19
Poultry Waste Stockpiling Methods: Environmental Impacts and Their Mitigation
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11/14/19
Water Needs Assessment Tool—A Guide for Technical Specialists
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