Livestock

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: March 19th at 6:30

Corteva will be presenting on pasture herbicides and controlling broadleaf weeds

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.

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.

Pasture Post Livestock Newsletter- Spring 26

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.