Register Now for July CCP Meeting About Community Conservation
The July Chatham Conservation Partnership (CCP) meeting will focus on Community Conservation. Please join us on July 15, 2021, from 9–11:30 a.m. …
Animal Agriculture
Youth Beef Educational Workshop
What: Youth Beef Educational Workshop hosted by the NC Cattlemen’s Association (Learn about Beef Production, Processing, and Marketing) Date: July …
Livestock Judging & Skillathon Clinics
2021 NC 4-H State Livestock Clinics Held at the E Carroll Joyner Beef Education Unit, Raleigh June 22 – Skillathon Clinic …
Advanced Livestock Judging Program
2021 Advanced Livestock Judging Program June 29 (Buncombe County) July 6 (Rowan County) July 13 (Wilson County) Youth ages 14-18 only Limited to the …
Catawba Valley Beef Expo and Lamb & Goat Shows
Catawba Valley Beef Expo and Lamb & Goat Shows June 18–19, 2021 2021Catawba Valley Lamb & Goat Rules 2021Catawba Valley Lamb & …
Eastern Carolina Showmanship Circuit 2021 Dates
Please see the information below regarding the dates for the 2021 Eastern Carolina Showmanship Circuit. …
Show Down in the Foothills
Show Cattle Clinic May 8, 2021 Caldwell County Fairgrounds, Lenoir, NC Instructor: Bob May, Mineral Point, WI, Purina Honor Chow Ambassador For more …
Register Now for Climate Webinar on April 26
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center will offer a Climate Webinar on April 26, 2021, from 7–9 p.m …
WNC Jr Beef Spring Fling
When: April 9–10, 2021 Steer and Heifer Check-In: 9 a.m.–7 p.m. on April 9 Heifer Show 10 a.m. on April 10 Steer …
Celebrating Chatham County Beekeeper and Conservationist Judy Pick
Long-time Chatham County beekeeper, conservationist, and volunteer Judy Pick passed away on February 6, 2021, at age 79. Judy …
Livestock Skillathon Study Sessions
Exciting new program. This opportunity is open to youth ages 8-18. To receive the materials youth must complete the …
Nance Family Meat Goat Leadership Institute
Applications are due on April 1, 2021 Billy Nance Family Application A virtual experience for youth interested in the Meat Goat …
East Coast Extravaganza
Swine, Goat, Lamb, Heifer, and Steer Show March 6–7, 2021 Schedule Rules Entry Form (Late entries will be accepted at the Gate at …
Anaerobic Digester Systems for NC Farms
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Dairy ASA – Ashley Robbins will be hosting a webinar on February 4, 2021, from noon–1:30 …
2021 Regional Chicken Project
What Is the Chicken Project? The Regional Chicken Project is an opportunity for youth in FFA and 4-H in the …
Soils, Nutrient Management & Small Grains Update
Give your county a call or register online! Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made by December 7, …
Farm Visit Snapshots: Perry-Winkle Farm
From Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos: Farm Visit Snapshots are a new feature on my Growing Small Farms website. A …
Kids, Got Questions About Turkeys?
The National Wild Turkey Federation wants to hear from kids for its Thanksgiving Edition of Juice Boxes & Conservation. If …
2020 State 4-H Livestock Contest Results
Senior Contest Results Sr Ind Overall Sr Team Overall Sr Ind Meat Goats Sr Team Meat Goats Sr Ind Sheep Sr Team Sheep Sr Ind Cattle Sr …
Environmental Education - Southeastern NC Activities and Information
Do you like word search games? Own a septic system? Have wet areas on your property? Curious about wind …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Dealing with Pasture and Forage Issues During Recovery from Hurricane Matthew.
- Livestock and Horse Death Problems - NCDA submission form
- Weed Id in Pastures and Hayfields
Animal Waste Management
Bladen County Animal Response Team (CART)
- Caring for Your Pets in an Emergency
- Hurricane Preparations for Horse Farms
- State Animal Response Team
Extension Programs at NC State University
Forages
Horse Blog
Information Portals
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- Dairy Extension
- Equine Husbandry
- Feed Milling
- Goats & Sheep
- Poultry Science Extension
- Youth Livestock Program
More Extension Programs at NC State University
National eXtension Resources
Newsletters
- Livestock Newsletter - July 2020
- Livestock Newsletter - March 2021
- Livestock Newsletter - May 2021
- Livestock Newsletter - November 2020
- Livestock Newsletter - September 2020
- Livestock Newsletter January 2021
Partnerships and Organizations
- Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)
- National Cattlemen's Beef Association
- National Pork Board
- National Pork Producers Council
- NC Department of Ag Statistics
- NC Horse Council
- NC Pork Council
- North Carolina Cattlemen's Association
Publications, Information, and News
- NC Department of Agriculture - Veterinary Services
- Soil and Waste Analysis - Look up your Reports
- Soil and Waste Analysis - Understanding your Reports
Youth Livestock
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