North Carolina Agricultural Disaster Recovery Program
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) has received a USDA grant to assist producers in 90 …
Animal Agriculture
Summer Annuals
Tell me you live in North Carolina without telling me you live in North Carolina… I will go first! …
Weed Control in Pastures and Hayfields
Join North Carolina Cooperative Extension on March 23 from 7 – 8 p.m. for a virtual presentation on weed …
Planting for Spring Forages
Join North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Robeson and Wayne County Centers for a virtual presentation on spring forages. Joshua Baker …
Horses and Mud
We have been experiencing a lot of rain, and more is predicted in the forecast. If you own a …
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 …
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, …
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 …
Biosecurity During COVID-19 for Horse Owners
The horse industry – in all fashions – has taken a hit because of COVID-19. Many horse shows have …
Pesticide Recertification Training
There are two separate trainings being offered on September 23, 2020 – a morning class from 9–11 a.m. and …
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 …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Aquaplant -- Texas A&M
- Aquatic Plant Management
- Pond Management Guide
- Southern Regional Aquaculture Center
Emergencies
Extension Programs at NC State University
Forages
- Bermudagrass Production in North Carolina
- Colorado State University's Guide to Poisonous Plants
- Pests of Forages and Pastures
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
Newsletters
- 2019 September Livestock Newsletter
- 2020 July Livestock Newsletter
- 2020 July Small Farms Newsletter
- 2020 November Livestock Newsletter
- 2020 September Livestock Newsletter
- 2021 March Small Farms NL
- 2021 May Livestock Newsletter
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2017, February
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2017, September
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2018, February
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2018, September
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2019, March
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2021, March
Partnerships and Organizations
- Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)
- Dairy Records Management Systems
- National Cattlemen's Beef Association
- National Pork Board
- NC Cattlemen's Association
- NC Department of Ag Statistics
- NC Horse Council
- NC Meat Goat Association
Publications, Information, and News
- NC Agricultural Chemicals Manual
- NCDA Veterinary Diagnostic Lab
- North Carolina Farm ID
- Reporting Air Emissions of Hazardous Substances from Animal Waste
State and Regional Partners
Waste Management
- Certification Training for Operators of Animal Waste Management Systems
- Division of Water Quality
- Soil and Waste Analysis - Look Up Your Reports
- Soil and Waste Analysis - Understand Your Reports
- The North Carolina Phosphorus Loss Assessment Tool (PLAT)
- Waste Management, Water Quality, and Odor Information
Wildlife
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