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Poultry Science Summer Immersion Applications Open Now
Join us for PSSI What: 5-day residential summer camp at NC State’s Prestage Dept. of Poultry Science. Who: High school youth …

USDA Outreach Meeting for Underserved Farmers and Landowners Tuesday January 28th
Durham County Cooperative Extension is hosting a USDA Resource Outreach regional Meeting on January 28th led by the KKAC …

Checking on Chickens - Free Small-Flock Workshop
Have questions about Backyard Poultry? Come to a free Extension workshop to be held Feb 25th at 6 p.m. …

Nominate a NC Youth for Farm to Table Scholarship!
Know a NC high school senior interested in Poultry, Agriculture, or Culinary Sciences? Nominate them for the Mountaire Farm …

Backyard & Small Flocks Workshop (Hybrid)
Poultry Workshop – Backyard & Small Flocks Date: February 25th at 6:00 p.m. Location: Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center, Pittsboro, …

East Coast Extravaganza
East Coast Extravaganza When: March 1-2, 2025 Where: Johnston County Livestock Arena, Smithfield NC Extravaganza Schedule East Coast Extravaganza Rules Entry Information Questions Contact Brent Jennings …

NC Showmanship Clinic 2025
NC 4-H Livestock School When: February 15, 2025 Where: **UPDATE ** Due to the forecast we are moving the clinic to the …

"Freezing in February" Livestock Judging Contest
Please see the information for the 2025 NC Junior Hereford Association Livestock Judging Contest. When: February 8, 2025 (Registration due …

New Year, New Growing Chatham
Celebrate the new year with a fresh edition of Growing Chatham! What resolutions have you set for the year …

Open Enrollment: UAVs to Frost-Seed Forages and Cover Crops in Western North Carolina
Following the impact of Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina, numerous agricultural resources—including livestock handling facilities, row crop fields, …

December 2024 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
The December 2024 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue highlights the success stories of our NC …

2024 NC State Open Horse Show Judges' Certification List
The 2024 NC State Open Horse Show Judges’ Certification List is now available, and includes twenty new names, many of …

Join the Gingerbread Competition! Find Out More in Growing Chatham
Join the Gingerbread Extravaganza & Competition! Read all about it plus more in the December issue of Growing Chatham! The mobile version …

Bridging the GAP: Technologies to Improve Pasture Management and Winter Feeding
Technologies: Temporary fencing is a versatile tool that allows management of livestock, specially grazing cattle, in the landscape. Bale grazing provides …

2025 4-H Rabbit Show Registration Is Open
The 2025 North Central District 4-H Poultry and Rabbit Show will be held Saturday, March 15, at the Forsyth …

Plan for Fun at Our 2025 Chatham County Spring Ag Fest!
Spring Ag Fest Celebrating Chatham County Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources Saturday, March 29, 2025 10 a.m.–3 p.m. This is a FREE Event! Chatham …

NC 4-H'ers Wrap Up Successful Fall Season
The 2024 North Carolina State 4-H Horse Program Educational Teams recently wrapped up a successful fall contest season at …

Silvopastures of North Carolina and Virginia: Effects on Animal Welfare
Silvopasture is a type of agroforestry system that integrates trees, forage, and livestock under a common management unit. The …

Chatham Farms Forever Day
Please join us for a daylong workshop on farmland preservation, farmland will and estate planning, conservation management, and more. WHEN: …
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Recent Publications related to Animal Agriculture

Guidelines for the Commercial Application of Poultry Litter
A summary of North Carolina rules and regulations governing the purchasing, handling, application and reporting …
Poultry Litter as a Fertilizer Source
This factsheet describes the nutrient composition of poultry manure and land application techniques based on …
Applying Animal Waste to Cover Crops
This publication provides guidance on applying nutrients from animal wastes on cover crops. It provides …
Use of On-Farm Records for Modifying a Certified Animal Waste Management Plan
Changes in the interpretation of North Carolina water quality rules and technical standards allow for …
Phosphorus Management for Land Application of Biosolids and Animal Waste
This publication addresses nutrient management concerns as they relate to land application of animal wastes, …
Métodos de Enfriamiento para Cerdos en Fase de Finalización
Esta publicación analiza opciones para abordar el estrés por calor en las operaciones porcinas. Los …
Fuentes de Calor para Cerdos Destetados
Esta publicación proporciona información sobre las fuentes de calor comunes que se utilizan para suministrar …
Cooling Methods for Finishing Swine
This publication discusses options for addressing heat stress in swine operations. Topics include ventilation cooling …