2021 Invitational Virtual Hippology Contest for Out-of-State Youth
The NC 4-H Horse Program has received a lot of inquires about our online events that we are hosting …
Animal Agriculture
Weekly Wrap-Up: February 26
Feed milling outreach goes beyond the resources and stories we create from NC State Extension. We want to help you …
Small Ruminant Reproductive Management Webinar
Join us on March 11, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. for a free webinar on reproduction management of small ruminants. …
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Releases New African Swine Fever Resource
On February 19, 2021, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology issued a Master Question List (MQL) …
February 2021 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
The February 2021 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue features the upcoming registration deadlines for …
Celebrating Chatham County Beekeeper and Conservationist Judy Pick
Long-time Chatham County beekeeper, conservationist, and volunteer Judy Pick passed away on February 6, 2021, at age 79. Judy …
VIDEO: Too Few or Too Many Grazing Animals...? Defining an Adequate Stocking Rate
Below is a video that has to do with defining an adequate stocking rate for grazing systems. You can also …
Ag Commissioner Troxler to Give Virtual State of Ag Address
photo: NCDA&CS This year’s annual agriculture update from North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler will be virtual. from the North Carolina …
Remote Regulatory Assessments of Animal Food Facilities – Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) Pilot Study
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a new fact sheet introducing the Remote Regulatory Assessments of …
Weekly Wrap-Up: February 19
Feed milling outreach goes beyond the resources and stories we create from NC State Extension. We want to help you …
A Critical Decision for Grazing Systems: The Animal-to-Land Relationship
Two critical elements of all grazing operations are: 1) the number of livestock and 2) the amount of pastureland. …
Fence Law: When North Carolina Was the "Open Range"
[Farmlaw Editor’s Note: the piece below is not news, but rather a sidebar concerning development of North Carolina fence …
Weekly Wrap-Up: February 12
Feed milling outreach goes beyond the resources and stories we create from NC State Extension. We want to help you …
2021 NC 4-H Horse Program Eligibility Card Instructions
The NC 4-H Horse Program Rules and Regulations Manual has been updated and reflects all the new rules and updates for …
Sheep Genomics Webinar Series
Sheep Genomics Webinar Series With the introduction of genomic-enhanced estimated breeding values (GEBVs), 2021 will be the dawn of a …
2021 Event Sponsors Needed!
The NC 4-H Horse Program has a full calendar of events planned for 2021, and now more than ever, …
AFIA Looking for Summer Communications Intern (Paid)
The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) is looking for a Communications Intern. The position is paid and will work …
NC 4-H Virtual Hippology Academy
This educational series of modules are self-paced and designed to help NC 4-H coaches and contestants prepare for future …
Understanding and Managing Animal Food Safety Hazards: New Factsheet Series
New food safety regulations, especially the Food Safety Modernization Act of 2011 (FSMA), require animal feed and ingredient processing …
January 2021 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
The January 2021 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue highlights the upcoming Virtual Horsebowl Practices …
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