New Online Poultry Resources Available for 2020
With everything going on in the world right now, we know there is a lot of uncertainty about many …
Animal Agriculture
Down on the 4-H Farm Virtual Program
NC 4-H is offering so many virtual summer programs, it can be hard to choose. We’re partial to the …
Land Use Trends, FarmLink Success Stories, Website
Webinar about general land management trends across the state, a handful of NC FarmLink success stories, and how to …
BioWorma®, an Alternative to Traditional Anthelmintics
This webinar presentation is about BioWorma®, a fungus (Duddingtonia flagrans) that traps and kills roundworm larvae in the manure …
NC Landowners Trust Farm Operators With Conservation Practices
While you may have heard the term ‘absentee landowner’, it might be more appropriate to use the term ‘non-operating …
2020 NC 4-H Virtual State Horse Show in the Planning Stages!
A North Carolina 4-H Virtual Horse Show is in the works! Entries will be submitted in July and a …
Find a Farm, Find Farmland, Zoom Webinar, May 13, 7-8:30 p.m.
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Let's Talk - NC FarmLink Goes Virtual
William and I were excited when we came on board as the NC FarmLink Co-Directors because we are both …
2020 NC 4-H Virtual State Horse Judging Contest Winners
Congratulations to all the youth that stepped out of their comfort zone and experienced something new and different in …
Virtual Livestock Judging & Skillathon Clinics
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April 2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
The April 2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue highlights online and digital educational resources that pertain …
2020 Southern Regional 4-H Horse Championships Canceled
Please read the following memo about the cancellation of the 2020 Southern Regional 4-H Horse …
Ask the Judge! Quarantime 6 Recording
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"Showing From Home" Virtual Livestock Show
Please see the schedule for the Showing from Home Virtual Livestock Show. Each show will begin at 7 p.m. …
Kids Connection From NC Egg Association
Did you know that the North Carolina Egg Association has resources just for kids (and educators)? From virtual tours to …
NC State PDIC to Expand Modified Operations
This announcement was updated Friday May 29th, 2020 from a previous version The NC State Plant Disease and Insect …
2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Artistic Expression & Creative Writing Contest Updates
Entry Process & Rules Update: April 10, 2020 Due to the cancellation of the 2020 NC State 4-H Horse Show, …
How to Sample Hay Bales for Nutritive Value Analysis
Hay is defined as forage conserved under aerobic dry or limited moisture conditions. Hay is critical to feed livestock during periods …
Meet Ashley Robbins, Area Specialized Dairy Agent - Commercial Dairy
Meet Ashley Robbins, the new Area Specialized Dairy Agent – Commercial Dairy. Welcome Ashley, we are so happy you joined …
How to Photograph Your Livestock With Jordan Daigle
To help our 4-H’ers prepare for virtual shows we asked Jordan Daigle to come and teach us a little …
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