Pesticide Recertification Training
There are two separate trainings being offered on September 23, 2020 – a morning class from 9–11 a.m. and …
Animal Agriculture
Beef Cattle Series ONLINE Workshop
Join us online for this three-part webinar series to learn about feed supplementation based on hay quality, managing first-calf …
Selling Local Meats Online Workshop
Join North Carolina Cooperative Extension and NC Choices on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at 3:30 p.m. for a live …
Sheep and Goats: Breeding Season Considerations
Happy first few weeks of school to all school-age children!! My five-year-old starts school this year (I can’t even …
A Landowner’s Role in a Stable Food Supply
As I write this article, the threat of continued COVID-19 spread and subsequent disruption to our economy persists. As …
New Online Poultry Resources Available for 2020
With everything going on in the world right now, we know there is a lot of uncertainty about many …
Program to Help Farmers and Livestock Producers
Corona Virus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) is a program facilitated by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and …
Risk Management Basics: What Every Farmer Needs to Know
Agricultural producers make decisions in a risky environment every day. With the Coronavirus Pandemic currently sweeping the globe, producers …
Robeson County Farmers Market Offers Food Box Subscriptions
Our local farmers have been working hard to bring back a strong Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program for our …
Risk Management Basics:What Every Farmer Needs to Know
Please see these helpful tips from our Robeson and Bladen Area Agent, Small Farm Management, Nelson Brownlee, and …
MeatSuite: From the Farmer to the Freezer
NC Choices Early Launch of MeatSuite for North Carolina MeatSuite is a brand new site where you can find local …
COVID-19 and Agriculture
I am sure by now COVID-19 and the detrimental effects it is posing to our livelihood, small businesses, agriculture, …
Important EPA Label Revisions: Are You in Compliance?
Hopefully, some of you reading this may recall previous articles on recent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revisions to pesticide …
North Carolina Celebrates the Contributions of Small-Scale Farmers With Small Farms Week, March 22-28
Small farms play a vital role in supporting the competitiveness and sustainability of United States rural and farm economies, …
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 …
Kidding/Lambing Season
Breeding season for sheep and goats is usually September through January. The gestation period is five months, so does …
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 …
Weed of the Week
For more detailed information, contact Taylor Chavis, Extension Livestock Agent, at 910-671-3276 or by email at taylor_chavis@ncsu.edu. Recommendations for the …
Livestock and Prussic Acid Poisoning
We will soon have our first frost of the year. Many producers become concerned about grazing forages that have …
Learning to Survive
Over the last eight years with North Carolina Cooperative Extension, I have had the great opportunity to interact with …
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Recent Publications related to Animal Agriculture
Consider Breeding Your Does to Target Ethnic Holidays Where Goat Meat Is Part of the Traditional Holiday Feast
Many ethnic holidays include goat meat as part of traditional celebrations. This factsheet serves as …
2 weeks ago — Meat Goat Notes
Co-Grazing Meat Goats and Beef Cattle Has Many Advantages
This factsheet presents several advantages to co-grazing meat goats and beef cattle.
2 weeks ago — Meat Goat Notes
Modified McMaster's Fecal Egg Counting Technique
A guide to counting fecal eggs in meat goats, modified from the McMaster Procedure.
2 weeks ago
Toxoplasmosis
A Q&A on toxoplasmosis, a parasite that can cause disease in the placenta and developing …
2 weeks ago — Meat Goat Notes
Foot Rot
A Q&A on foot rot, a contagious disease of the hooves of goats and sheep.
2 weeks ago — Meat Goat Notes
Pink Eye or Infectious Keratoconjunctivitis
A Q&A on pink eye (infectious keratoconjunctivitis) in meat goats.
2 weeks ago — Meat Goat Notes
Housing and Facilities for Meat Goats
This publication discusses housing and working facilities that will meet shelter needs for meat goats.
2 weeks ago — Meat Goat Notes
Listeriosis in Your Herd
A Q&A on listeriosis in goats, including causes, symptoms, prevention and risk to humans.
2 weeks ago — Meat Goat Notes