Time to Start Planning for Fall Planting of Cool-Season Forages
If you are planning to establish cool-season forages, either annual or perennial, consider starting to make arrangements now (i.e., …
Animal Agriculture
Alfalfa-Bermudagrass Hayfield Conference, August 23, 2018
WHERE: Harnett County Commons Area, 309 W. Harnett Cornelius Blvd. Lillington, NC 27546 WHEN: August 23, 2018, 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. DETAILS: This …
Visit NC Farms App Meetings Scheduled
There are two meetings scheduled to introduce the “Visit NC Farms” app to farmers, agribusiness, and agritourism interests in …
Extension Agent Team's Work on Forages Recognized by NACAA - 2018
Extension Agents Becky Spearman (Bladen County), Taylor Chavis (Robeson County), Liz Lahti (Cumberland County), and Randy Wood (Scotland County) recently presented at the National Association …
NC Farm School Graduates 12th Class
NC Farm School Graduated its 12th Class NC Farm School and the North Carolina Tobacco Trust are proud to present …
Stockmanship and Stewardship Southeastern Event
Education for you and your bottom line! Mark your calendar and plan to join us in Clemson. This unique …
Small Scale Poultry Seminar
Small Scale Poultry Grower Regional Seminar Producing Safe, Healthy Poultry Meat, Farm to Table Thursday, May 24, 2018 NC Cooperative Extension Franklin County …
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