Spring Livestock Newsletter Is Now Available
The spring edition of the Western North Carolina Livestock Newsletter is now available. Learn about face fly control, how …
Animal Agriculture
Beef: Back to Basics, Virtual Self-Paced Series
Are you looking to get started with beef cattle? Not sure what you need to learn prior to purchasing …
2021 4-H Horse Health Expo March 20
Does your horse need a current coggins test for Equine Infectious Anemia? We have the answer for you. Come …
Online 'Beginner' BEES School
The NC State University Apiculture Department is pleased to announce two options for online beekeeper training for new or beginning …
Beef Conference Webinar
Improve your beef management skills from the comfort of your home or office. This webinar will offer something for …
Wood Retiring March 1
After serving Cherokee County citizens for the past 16 years as Agricultural Extension Agent, Keith Wood will be retiring …
Soil Test Cost Update
Soil testing is one of the best ways to have a successful home lawn and garden. Soil samples are …
Business Classes Focus on Online Marketing and Branding
Beginning in March, four classes will be taught to discuss and provide strategies for online marketing a business, The …
Anaerobic Digester Systems for NC Farms
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Dairy ASA – Ashley Robbins will be hosting a webinar on February 4, 2021, from noon–1:30 …
Management of Horses in the Winter
Management of Horses in the Winter No matter the time of year, horses always need access to the basic needs; …
Woodland Stewards Regional Landowner Education Program For Cherokee County Residents
A Woodlands Steward Regional Landowner Program will begin in February. The weekly webinars will provide information on the importance …
Agritourism Training Coming in January 2021
Do you have plan to start or do you have an agritourism business? Training will be offered in January. …
Firewise USA Awareness Training
The national Firewise USA® recognition program provides a collaborative framework to help neighbors in a geographic area get organized, …
December 2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
The December 2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue highlights the tentative dates for the 2021 Horsebowl, Hippology, …
Butchery Basics for Home Consumers
Butchery Basics for Home Consumers January 19, 2020 • 10 a.m.-noon • Online Presenters: Ross Flynn, Left Bank Butchery; Lee Menius, …
Agribusiness Summit
The Tri-County Small Business Center is offering an upcoming Agribusiness Summit. This is an all-day event that will cover: Meet …
How to Become a Beekeeper
Dr. David Tarpy NC State Professor and Extension Apiculturist Specialist has put together a publication on How to Become …
Zeta Storm Damage
If you have experienced any storm damage on your farm due to Tropical Storm Zeta, contact the Farm Service …
Grow and Graze YouTube Channel Launched
Cherokee County has launched a YouTube channel. Grow and Graze is about growing agriculture products, young leaders thru 4-H, …
Be a Volunteer
Join the staff on a “Be A Volunteer” virtual informational session to inform you of volunteer opportunities and how we …
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Overview of NC State Finished Beef Production Guidelines
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NC State Local Grass-Fed Beef Production Guidelines
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NC State Local Pasture-Raised and Pasture-Finished Beef Production Guidelines
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NC State Local Finished Beef Production Guidelines
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Forage Quality: Concepts and Practices
In this publication, we describe the factors that affect forage quality and discuss prediction indices …
3/23/21
Spinner Spreader Calibration for Land Application of Poultry Litter
This publication discusses using poultry waste as a nutrient treatment for field crops. It provides …
3/5/21
Reducing Odor and Dust Emissions from Fan-Ventilated Swine Barns with a Combined Engineered Windbreak Wall-Vegetative Strip System
This publication provides information about building a simple yet effective system for reducing odors and …
3/3/21
Aflatoxins and Animal Food Safety
This factsheet covers the guidelines and mitigation for aflatoxins in animal food in North Carolina.