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Poultry Science Summer Immersion Applications Open Now
Join us for PSSI What: 5-day residential summer camp at NC State’s Prestage Dept. of Poultry Science. Who: High school youth …

Checking on Chickens - Free Small-Flock Workshop
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Nominate a NC Youth for Farm to Table Scholarship!
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East Coast Extravaganza
East Coast Extravaganza When: March 1-2, 2025 Where: Johnston County Livestock Arena, Smithfield NC Extravaganza Schedule East Coast Extravaganza Rules Entry Information Questions Contact Brent Jennings …

NC Showmanship Clinic 2025
NC 4-H Livestock School When: February 15, 2025 Where: **UPDATE ** Due to the forecast we are moving the clinic to the …

"Freezing in February" Livestock Judging Contest
Please see the information for the 2025 NC Junior Hereford Association Livestock Judging Contest. When: February 8, 2025 (Registration due …

Open Enrollment: UAVs to Frost-Seed Forages and Cover Crops in Western North Carolina
Following the impact of Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina, numerous agricultural resources—including livestock handling facilities, row crop fields, …

Bridging the GAP: Technologies to Improve Pasture Management and Winter Feeding
Technologies: Temporary fencing is a versatile tool that allows management of livestock, specially grazing cattle, in the landscape. Bale grazing provides …

On-Farm Anaerobic Digester: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Note: If you have a question that was not answered below, please use our FAQs form HERE and we …

Plan for Fun at Our 2025 Chatham County Spring Ag Fest!
Spring Ag Fest Celebrating Chatham County Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources Saturday, March 29, 2025 10 a.m.–3 p.m. This is a FREE Event! Chatham …

Silvopastures of North Carolina and Virginia: Effects on Animal Welfare
Silvopasture is a type of agroforestry system that integrates trees, forage, and livestock under a common management unit. The …

Perry & Doris Teeter Beef Leadership Institute
Perry & Doris Teeter Beef Leadership Institute February 21-23, 2025 in Hickory, NC Youth currently enrolled in High School ages 14-19. Want …

Poultry, Youth, & State Fair Sale of Champions
On the last day of the 2024 NC State Fair, the annual Sale of Champions Livestock Auction happens in …

NCSRIP Winter Webinar Series
All webinars will take place from 7-9 p.m. ET on Zoom. Register at the links below. Nov 7: Goats 101 …

NC Sheep Producers Annual Education and Membership Meeting
Join NCSPA on December 14 at the Iredell County Center for the annual educational and membership meeting! There’s a …

NC Hay Samples Rank High at the Southeastern Hay Contest
Since 2015, forage samples from North Carolina have continuously been submitted to the Southeastern Hay Contest and have consistently placed in …
Forage Establishment Considerations for the Mountain Region
Helene’s pass left many damaged pastures, animal handling facilities, and infrastructure. Bottomlands received soil (and mud) at most likely …

Bermudagrass Production in North Carolina
A new factsheet on production and management of Bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon L.) in North Carolina has been published. You …

'Teaching With Turkeys' Tells the Think & Do YMTS Story!
Want to know more about the 2024 Youth Market Turkey Show? Check out College of Agriculture and Life Sciences …
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Extension Topics
- Animal Waste Management
- Beef
- Dairy Extension
- Equine Husbandry
- Feed Milling
- Poultry Science Extension
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- Swine
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Recent Publications related to Animal Agriculture
2025 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual
This manual, updated every year, covers pesticide use and safety information, chemical application equipment, fertilizer …
Poultry Litter Amendments
This fact sheet discusses different types of amendments that can be used to manage ammonia …
Additives for Improving Hog Farm Air Quality
Air quality in hog production can be improved by dietary manipulation (e.g., reducing crude protein), …

Precision Agriculture Technology: How to Become a Commercial Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Pilot
This publication discusses flying unmanned aerial vehicles (drones, model aircraft) for commercial purposes. You'll learn …

Meat Goat Showmanship
This publication offers information on youth showmanship of meat goats.
Beef Showmanship
This publication offers information on youth showmanship of beef cattle.

Swine Showmanship
This publication offers information on youth showmanship of swine.