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Collapse ▲The Livestock Program offers assistance, education, and resources for livestock producers in Union County. Topics covered include cattle, equine, and small ruminants, as well as forage and pastures. On this page you will find resources and information for livestock producers, covering production, marketing, regulations, etc. as well as upcoming events.
Upcoming Educational Programs and Events
Events will be added as they are scheduled
Click the banner to access the directory. It lists producers selling hay in the Union, Anson, and Stanly County areas. If you would like to be added, contact Rachel Owens at rachel_owens@ncsu.edu
Union County Cattlemen’s Association
Next meeting:
Nov 21st 6:30 p.m.
Simpson Event Center- 307 Cultivation Cir Monroe, NC 28112
The Union County Cattlemen’s Association is driven by their passion and love for the cattle industry. Their aspirations are to provide our local community both farm & non-farm related educational opportunities to learn about all avenues of the local beef industry. By providing meetings, field days, and educational events; they strive to promote and grow consumer and producer relations.
For more information about the Association or any educational events, contact Rachel Owens, Livestock Agent.
Click the banner above to access the latest edition! The Tri-County Livestock has been rebranded! Check out the new Pasture Post and see new features such as a timely reminders section.
The newsletter is released quarterly and covers various topics such as beef cattle, small ruminants, equine, and pasture management.
Archived Pasture Post Editions
Pasture Post Livestock Newsletter- Summer ’24
Resources
Extension Portals
These portals are managed by Extension Specialists and have information about upcoming events, resources, guides, and more related to the respective topics.
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Forage Resources
Forage Management Calendar for the Piedmont
Winter Annual Species Fact Sheet
Forage Needs and Grazing Management for Goats
Production and Utilization of Stockpiled Tall Fescue
Realistic Yield Expectations– Use this tool to determine how much yield you can expect for your soil type. They have hay crops included in this tool
Comparison of Commercially Available Novel-Endophyte Tall Fescue Forage Varieties
Livestock Care Basics Sheet Infographics
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Additional Resources
