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Pastureland Ecology Workshop

Pastureland Ecology Workshop August 13, 2025 at NoonSan Felipe Farm1235 Peniel Rd. Columbus, NC 28722 Workshop will cover the subjects of: Genetic Improvement Parasite and Predator Control Forage…

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2025 Small Ruminant Workshop

Join us at our 2025 Small Ruminant Workshop!Saturday June 14th, 2025 at the WNC Livestock Center located at :474 Stock Drive, Canton 28716Registration 8:30 - 9:00 amEducational program 9:00 - 11:00…

Pesticide Recertification Credits

Call to register for 2 hours of pesticide credits during this class on Tuesday June 3 from 1 to 3pm.Categories A, B, G, H, I, K, L, M, N, O, T, D, and X.

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Backyard Chickens, Cool Season Vegetables and Cover Crops

This Thursday 8/29/24, from 3-5 pm, come learn and ask questions about cool season vegetables, cover crops and backyard chickens. We're giving away 1 pound of Daikon radish seeds to the first 35…

Small Ruminant Workshop

Upcoming Educational Opportunity for Sheep and Goat Enthusiasts! Small Ruminant WorkshopDate: April 27, 2024 Location: WNC Livestock Center Agenda Registration: 8:30 - 9:00 am Educational program:…

Say NO to Bradford Pear Tyranny

Native to Asia, the Bradford pear, a cultivar of Callery pear (Pyrus calleryana), was introduced into the US in 1919 to be a tidy, thornless and sterile ornamental tree with a symmetrical shape and…

flyer 02/09/24 farmers breakfast 8:30 - 10 at Extension office Rutherford Co

Farmers' Ag Breakfast

All growers and producers are invited to breakfast here at the Extension office, Friday morning 8:30-10. The menu is full of local products! Call to reserve your place so we are prepared for all.

FSA Livestock Forage Disaster Drought Relief Program

Livestock Forage Disaster Relief Program applications by January 30, 2024.

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Am I a Profitable Beef Cattle Producer?

I was recently asked by a producer how much he should be able to pay for stocker calves and turn a profit on the other end. Rightfully so, he was concerned about buying cattle in late summer knowing…

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Will My Livestock Make It Through the Winter?

Do you have enough winter feed in the form of hay or other sources to carry your livestock through a cold, harsh winter? After a late summer drought that has extended well into fall, the availability…