North Carolina Junior Beef Roundup Class Information 2020
Heifer and Steer Class Information – Please click on the tab at the bottom of the page for the …
Animal Agriculture
Hoof Trimming Day
What: Cattle Hoof Trimming Day When: Wednesday, July 15, 2020 | 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Where: Alleghany County Fairgrounds|1375 US-21, Sparta, NC …
4-H Embryology Summer Fun Program
If you’re interested in learning more about poultry and the incubation process, then please join us for this year’s …
6th Annual Got to Be NC Show Pig Sale
The 6th Annual Got to Be NC Show Pig Sale will be held online this year on Saturday, June 20, 2020, …
Down on the 4-H Farm Virtual Program
NC 4-H is offering so many virtual summer programs, it can be hard to choose. We’re partial to the …
Economic Injury Disaster Loan Applications Opened for Agriculture Producers
The U.S. Small Business Administration began accepting new Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance applications today at noon EDT on a …
BioWorma®, an Alternative to Traditional Anthelmintics
This webinar presentation is about BioWorma®, a fungus (Duddingtonia flagrans) that traps and kills roundworm larvae in the manure …
Agriculture Awards Now Accepting Applications
The Alleghany Agricultural Advisory Board (AAAB) is planning their 2020 Agriculture Awards banquet for February 2021. The AAAB established this …
Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
The U.S. Small Business Administration began accepting new Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance applications today at …
What to Do With EIDL and PPP Funds
For farmers who have received PPP and EIDL funds through the CARES Act, knowing how to use them in …
Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) Available for Farmers TODAY!
This morning, we learned that SBA has finished processing old COVID-19 related EIDL applications and is accepting new applications from …
Cattle Care During Market Disruptions Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
As we know cattle are backed up in the production system due to disruption both of processing and final …
Virtual Livestock Judging & Skillathon Clinics
These clinics are open to any NC youth ages 8-18 and is totally free. To participate youth must register …
"Showing From Home" Virtual Livestock Show
Please see the schedule for the Showing from Home Virtual Livestock Show. Each show will begin at 7 p.m. …
Kids Connection From NC Egg Association
Did you know that the North Carolina Egg Association has resources just for kids (and educators)? From virtual tours to …
Emergency Mini-Grant Application Now Open for Farmers!
As the impacts of COVID-19 continue to unfold day to day, RAFI-USA recognizes that farmers across the country are facing …
How to Photograph Your Livestock With Jordan Daigle
To help our 4-H’ers prepare for virtual shows we asked Jordan Daigle to come and teach us a little …
Register Now for April Webinar on Creating a Free Online Store for Your Farm
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended our world in a very short time frame. It’s been a stressful and sometimes …
NCDA&CS Taking Preventive Measures to Help Farmers and Agribusinesses
Adapted from a press release written by Rich Bonnano. The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) is taking …
NC State Extension Launches Portal for COVID-19 Resources
Press release by Richard Campbell, NC State Extension. COVID-19 has disrupted our lives and routines, from how we work, play …
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