Light Management for Home Laying Flocks
Caring for a small chicken flock can be a very rewarding experience and now that daylight hours are falling …
Animal Agriculture
NEW - Asian Longhorned Tick Publication Available
]We have had requests for information about the Asian longhorned tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis) which is an invasive species that …
Are You Prepared for Wildfire
This week the Drought Monitor map indicates that large portions of North Carolina are drying out. Even after a …
Hurricane Dorian Weather Maps - N.C. Poultry Operations
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has provided weather maps related to Hurricane Dorian that include dots …
Emergency Animal Mortality Disposal - N.C. Requirements
As Hurricane Dorian approaches the coast of North Carolina, we want to revisit existing guidance/requirements related to animal mortality. …
Picking Up After the Storm on Pasture-Based Livestock Farms
Managing storms is a part of any agricultural production system, and it is brought close to home each time …
Coming Soon: September is National Honey Month!
In a few days we will enter into September, Autumn, cool weather, and celebrating honey! September is National Honey …
Summer Annuals
As we head into August, the summer heat continues to beat down, causing a loss of productivity in our …
Forage Field Day!
Join us for an evening field day, featuring summer annuals and the research being done here in Union County. August …
Livestock Needs Assessment Survey
Rachel Owens, the Agriculture Extension Agent for Livestock is seeking community input through an anonymous survey regarding livestock needs. …
Rachel Owens Joins UC Extension Team
I wanted to take a moment and introduce myself. I am serving as the new Livestock Extension Agent here …
NC Small-Flock Processing Plants (Producers)
NC Small-Flock Processing Plants (Producers) Dear Poultry Producer: The Economic Development team under our state Local Foods Initiative Group (LFPT) …
Poultry Litter Spreader Calibration Demo Delayed Until February 27
Because of the pending rain this afternoon and extreme cold and wind on Wednesday we have decided to postpone …
Union County Extension Seeking Livestock Extension Agent
N.C. Cooperative Extension in Union County is seeking to hire a Livestock Extension Agent. The agent in this position will …
2019 Poultry Litter Spreader Calibration Demonstrations
Please join us at one of three locations across the state: Richmond County: January 30 (Rain/Snow Date – February 27) Halifax …
Small Farms-AgriShop Series & Academy
Don’t miss out on a great opportunity! The AgriShop Series and Academy will include workshops covering Heirloom Tomatoes, Ginger, …
USDA Bulletin - 2019 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Hurricane Response
The full bulletin from the USDA, dated December 17, 2019, detailing the 2019 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Hurricane …
Winter Light Management for Home Laying Flocks
Caring for a small chicken flock can be a very rewarding experience but winter care can become confusing. Especially …
Storm Damage Relief Program Update for Pastures
Three new programs will be available specifically to help farmers that had damage to pastures from the effects of …
Time to Make Your Winter Feed Plan
What a difference a month makes! This time last month things were going along very well, but …
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Explaining the North Carolina Egg Law for Producers With Small Flocks
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Fences for Horses
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11/19/19
Poultry Waste Stockpiling Methods: Environmental Impacts and Their Mitigation
Due to pollution concerns federal and state regulations and incentives (discussed in this publication) have …
11/14/19
Water Needs Assessment Tool—A Guide for Technical Specialists
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11/14/19
Additives for Improving Hog Farm Air Quality
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11/13/19
Evaluation of a Cow-Calf Grazing System in the Piedmont: Animal Performance and Pasture Productivity
In the North-South transition zone both cool-season and warm-season, perennial grasses can be grown and …
11/6/19
Asian Longhorned Tick
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11/1/19
Swine Manure as a Fertilizer Source
This factsheet explains the three factors of proper swine manure management: the nutrient content of …
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