3rd HACCP Roundtable Meeting Announced
The Prestage Department of Poultry Science will host its 3rd HACCP Roundtable meeting on October 17, 2018. The goal of …
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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 …
Round Robin Showmanship Invitational
Bob & Rose Swain 4-H Endowment Round Robin Showmanship Invitational NC State Beef Unit Sunday, October 28, 2018, 1:00 p.m. We have a …
2018 NC State Fair & Southeastern Regional Livestock Judging & Skillathon Contests
Southeastern Regional Livestock Judging & Skillathon Contest Information Southeastern Regional Livestock Judging & Skillathon Entry Form NC State Fair Livestock Judging …
Upcoming Compliance Dates and PCAF Course for 2018
We are rapidly approaching another set of compliance dates for the Preventive Controls for Animal Food rule. Business Type Rule Date Small business (< …
Cattle Referendum to Be Held October 4
All cattle owners age 18 and older (on October 4, 2018) are asked to vote in the state-wide cattle referendum …
How to Handle, Prepare, and Cook Meat
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Davidson County, along with NC Choices, are hosting a Fall Local Meat Series for Consumers …
Fall 2018 Pesticide Safety School in Winston-Salem
There will be a pesticide safety school in Winston-Salem on August 21 and 22, 2018, at the N.C. Cooperative …
Forage Management Strategies to Reduce Fescue Toxicity
Ricky and Cynthia Karriker’s Farm at 2020 Davie Academy Road, Mocksville. Time: 6:00 p.m. Registration: Contact N.C. Cooperative Extension, Davie County …
Marketing Local Meat | an NC Choices Intensive for Meat Producers
Date: Thursday, August 23, 2018 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Location: Forsyth County Agricultural Building …
Small Ruminant Grazier’s Workshop
SMALL RUMINANT GRAZIER’S WORKSHOP Registration: N.C. Cooperative Extension of Rowan County, 704-216-8970. Please RSVP by July 27 for meal preparation. Small Ruminant Grazier’s Workshop …
2018 NC Beef Cattle Field Day
2018 NC BEEF CATTLE FIELD DAY Upper Mountain Research Station 8004 NC Highway 88 E Laurel Springs, NC 28644 Phone: (336) 982-2501 October 6, …
2018 Summer Forage Management Workshop
Summer Forage Management Workshop August 14, 2018 Circle D Beef Oscho and Eric Deal 350 Saw Road China Grove, NC 28023 Program 6:00 p.m. To …
Forsyth 4-H'Ers Win Wildlife Habitat Contest
Forsyth County 4-H had nine 4-H members that participated in the State Wildlife Habitat Education Program (WHEP) contest May …
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