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) …
Animal Agriculture
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 …
Hay Donation Website
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Hay Alert Website
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Backyard Chickens - Everything You Need to Know!
Join Aaron Moore, N.C. Cooperative Extension of Union County Small Farms Agent as he teaches a workshop on Backyard Chickens! …
Swine Well-Being During Flood Recovery
Hurricane Florence in 2018 has resulted in record levels of flooding in much of North Carolina. Many swine producers …
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Offers Landowner Assistance
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering assistance to landowners having suffered damage to working lands and livestock …
2018 Union County Farm Tour Is Cancelled
The 2018 Union County Farm Tour scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, September 18th has been cancelled due to damage in …
Picking Up After the Storm on Pasture-Based Livestock Farms
(Download this article as a PDF) Managing storms is a part of any agricultural production system, and it is brought …
2018 Poultry / Swine Composter Workshop
Union, Stanly, Cabbarus, and Anson Soil & Water Conservation Districts are partnering with N.C. Cooperative Extension to present the …
Sweet Union Livestock Club
Please join us for the first meeting of the Sweet Union Livestock …
Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Backyard Chickens
Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Backyard Chickens – Dr. Donna K. Carver Salmonella is a bacterium that is commonly found in …
Poultry Growers Bioenergy Day
Come and Learn about what farms in North Carolina can do to turn their wastes into energy, about new …
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