2017 Census of Agriculture
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) began mailing the 2017 Census of Agriculture to …
Animal Agriculture
2018 Youth Market Turkey Show
It’s that time again — time for NC youth to register for the Youth Market Turkey Show. Do you know …
The Ultimate Marketing Roadmap for Your Meat Business - a Webinar March 5, 2018
Join us Monday, March 5th as NC Choices’ hosts The Ultimate Marketing Roadmap for your Meat Business webinar featuring marketing coach and …
Aquaponics Short-Course
Aquaponics Short Course, March 7, New Bern Convention Center Designed to provide entrepreneurs research based technical training in the fundamentals …
Commercial Poultry Grower Meetings
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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 …
Conserving Biodiversity and Bird Habitat When Land Is Developed
AGENDA NC Cooperative Extension Workshop Conserving Biodiversity and Bird Habitat When Land Is Developed North Carolina Cooperative Extension- Onslow County 4024 Richlands Highway, …
Special Poultry Processing Exemption Extended Another Year
In an effort to support poultry farmers across the state, Dr. Beth Yongue, Director of NCDA&CS Meat and Poultry …
Coastal Plains Chicken Project
The Coastal Plains Chicken Project registration is officially out! The registration deadline is January 22nd but there are a limited …
Registration Is Open for the Carolina Meat Conference
Register now for the 2017 Carolina Meat Conference! Farmers, chefs, butchers, and industry leaders come together for two days …
NC Department of Revenue Information for Farmers Markets and Specialty Markets
It is the time of year when many farmers markets across the state are re-opening for the season. With …
Citizen Science Program Needs Your Help Observing the Weather!
The following article was provided by David Glenn, Science & Operations Officer, NC CoCoRaHS State Co-Coordinator, with the National Weather Service in …
NOAA Winter Outlook
The NOAA weather outlook for the winter of 2016/2017 has been released. Their video is available online. Short version: …
Hurricane Matthew Small Business Loan Program Activated
Several small business support organizations have teamed together to activate the Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program for businesses …
4-H Youth Goat Show 2015
The Pender County Goat Show will be held at the Cape Fear Fair and Expo on Saturday Oct. 31, …
North Carolina Forage and Grassland Council
Looking for ways to improve your pasture, and increase efficiency of your land use. Come Join us for the …
USDA Beaver Assistance Management Program
Pender County Cooperative Extension will be hosting an informational session for the USDA Beaver Assistance Management Program March 5, …
Swine Transportation & Hunting Laws
Transportation: The links below contain important information for those who transport hogs. The law now requires that swine transported on …
Thoughts for Irene and Your Horses
Thoughts for Irene and Your Horses Adapted from 24 Step Disaster Plan; The Canadian Horse Journal, May-June 2005 Issue By Emily …
Vote on Horse Referendum by March 15
Horse Industry Promotion Referendum NEWS RELEASE Horse and other equine animal owners/lessors will vote across the state on March 15, 2011 …
Poultry Processing Exemptions
Please read the press release from NC Choices below and also see the information about the upcoming meeting regarding the …
Don't Blame Cows for Climate Change
Despite oft-repeated claims, it is simply not true that consuming less meat and dairy products will help stop climate …
Pender County Livestock Association Is Going Green
Like the NCDA&CS the Pender County Livestock Association has decided to go green! In an effort to save money …
NCSU Fall / Winter Horse Elluminate Series
NCSU Fall/Winter Horse Elluminate Series Pender County Cooperative Extension is pleased to host NCSU Fall/Winter Horse Elluminate Series. The educational sessions are free to …
Fall Armyworms and True Armyworms
Fall Armyworms and True Armyworms The most important insect pests in forage grasses are the true armyworm and the fall …
Herbicide Carryover
Herbicide Carryover Excerpt from: Herbicide Carryover in Hay, Manure, Compost, and Grass Clippings: Caution to Hay Producers, Livestock Owners, Farmers, …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Herbicide Carryover in Hay, Manure, Compost and Grass Clippings
- Information on livestock, horses, and forages
4-H Youth Livestock
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.
- Southeast Hay Directory
Information Portals
- Animal Waste Management
- Beef
- Dairy Extension
- Equine Husbandry
- Feed Milling
- Meat Goats
- 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
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