Johnston County 4-H Counts Chickens and Facebook Views
The closing of all North Carolina schools because of the coronavirus put a damper on many class projects across …
Animal Agriculture
One Less Thing to Worry About...
The Governor’s Executive Order 124, issued March 31, 2020, prohibits all end-user providers of residential electric, natural gas, water, …
Virtual Livestock Show "Showing From Home"
Open to youth in North Carolina that have market animals tagged for shows in March-June 2020. We will be …
NEW - Data Analytics Workshop
A new workshop on data analytics for the poultry and swine industries is now open for registration. The two-day workshop …
Western NC Spring Fling (CANCELED)
When: April 10–11, 2020 Where: NC Mountain State Fairgrounds What: Hog Show, Heifer Show, Steer Show – please use the forms …
Albemarle Spring Fever Jackpot Show (CANCELED)
Albemarle Spring Fever Jackpot Show Flyer Entry Form April 4, 2020 Swine Show – Weigh In 6:30–8 a.m., Show 8:30 a.m. Goat Show …
Meat Suite Seminars for Producers and Agents
NC State Extension is offering two seminar sessions for producers and agents interested in learning more about Meat Suite: Thursday, …
A Sheep-Ish Exit: Dan Campeau Retires, Keeps Raising Livestock
photos by G. Sullivan In December, NC State Extension and the Prestage Department of Poultry Science said goodbye to Dan …
2020 N.C. State Fair Youth Livestock Scholarship Application Now Available
Designed for high school seniors and students currently enrolled in an institute of higher education who have participated in the …
Onslow County Farm Bureau Livestock Showdown (CANCELED)
April 4, 2020 Location: Mike’s Farm: 1600 Haw Branch Rd, Beulaville, NC 28518 2020 Livestock Showdown Rules and Information Please complete this …
NC Junior Hereford Association, Judging in January
Senior Contest Results Senior High Individual Overall Senior High Team Overall Senior Individual Goat Senior Team Goat Senior Individual Sheep Senior Team Sheep Senior Individual Cattle Senior …
Think the Ground Is Dry? Wet? Not Sure?
The NC Drought Monitor website lets you see current and historical drought conditions. Also discussed are river levels and …
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 …
Applying Animal Waste to Cover Crops
Due to the number of questions regarding manure application to cover crops within Certified Animal Waste Management Plans, the …
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 …
2019 - NC's Warmest Year...so Far
It’s official. According to the blog posted by the North Carolina State University Climate Office, 2019 edged out 1990 …
NCJHA Judging in January
Judging in January Registration Information and Schedule When: January 25, 2020, registrations are due January 10 Where: NC State University Beef …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
Animal Waste Management
- Check Your Hours
- Check your soil and waste reports
- Division of Water Quality-Technical Assistance & Certification Unit
- Understanding Your Soil and Waste Reports
- Upcoming Continuing Education Classes
Forages
- Bermudagrass Management in NC
- NC Ag Chem Manual
- Pests of Forages and Pastures
- Plants Poisonous to Goats
- Poisonous Plants to Livestock and Pets in NC
- Search for your Pesticide Credits Online.
Information Portals
- Animal Waste Management
- Beef
- Dairy Extension
- Equine Husbandry
- Feed Milling
- Goats & Sheep
- Poultry Science Extension
- Youth Livestock Program
More Extension Programs at NC State University
National eXtension Resources
Partnerships and Organizations
- Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)
- Dairy Records Management Systems
- NC Cattlemen's Association
- NC Department of Ag Statistics
- NC Horse Council
- NC Pork Council
Publications, Information, and News
Small Farm Management
Recent Publications related to Animal Agriculture
Swine Manure as a Fertilizer Source
This factsheet explains the three factors of proper swine manure management: the nutrient content of …
3 days ago — SoilFacts
Poultry Waste Stockpiling Methods: Environmental Impacts and Their Mitigation
Due to pollution concerns federal and state regulations and incentives (discussed in this publication) have …
5 days ago
Use of On-Farm Records for Modifying a Certified Animal Waste Management Plan
Changes in the interpretation of North Carolina water quality rules and technical standards allow for …
1 week ago — SoilFacts
Poultry Farm Biosecurity Field Manual / Manual de campo para la bioseguridad de granjas avícolas
This pocket-size bilingual field manual in English and Spanish summarizes recommended practices to prevent disease …
3 weeks ago
Keeping Garden Chickens in North Carolina
A guide for urban residents who want to raise backyard chickens. Includes information about breed …
3 weeks ago
Reducing Drift and Odor with Wastewater Application
This publication addresses application techniques that affect drift and odor problems associated with wastewater application, …
3/13/20 — SoilFacts
Asian Longhorned Tick
The Asian longhorned tick is an invasive tick spreading throughout the eastern US. A native …
3/10/20
Guidelines for the Commercial Application of Poultry Litter
A summary of North Carolina rules and regulations governing the purchasing, handling, application and reporting …
3/4/20 — SoilFacts