The Power of One Wire
The tools to improve productivity that farmers and ranchers have at their disposal are quite astonishing. Computers that allow …
Animal Agriculture
Young Women in Agriculture: Ruby Monn
Animal Science Senior, Ruby Monn, discussed her passion for global agriculture, animal care and public speaking in a recent …
Winter Forage Management Workshop
The Amazing Grazing Education Program is offering a workshop on meeting winter forage grazing …
Beef Quality Assurance Certification Program-Postponed
There will be a Beef Quality Assurance Certification program held on Thursday, August 17, 7:00-10:00 a.m. at the Brasstown …
Water Conservation During the Drought
In addition to several wildfires in western North Carolina, Cherokee County is experiencing a season of severe drought. We …
Tax Relief for Drought-Stricken Farmers in 25 North Carolina Counties
With all of the rain and flooding caused by Hurricane Matthew, it may be easy to forget that the …
Goat & Sheep School
The N.C. Cooperative Extension is offering a Goat and Sheep School on April 27th and 28th at the Brasstown Community Building, …
Extension Beginnning Farmer Webinars Offered Through Michigan State University
A series of Beginning Farmer webinars will be offered at the Mountain Folk Center from 7-9 p.m. in Murphy, …
Beef Quality Assurance Training
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service will be holding a Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification program for local beef …
Spring Gardening Is More Successful With Soil Sampling
Each winter brings the thoughts of warmer temperatures and planting a garden. Everyone wants to be successful with growing …
Temperament & Performance of Beef Cattle Workshop
A learning by doing workshop on temperament and performance of beef cattle will be held on Friday, June 6th, …
Upcoming Horse Health Expo!
Get All Your Shots and Coggins Test on the …
Beef 101 Short Course
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service will be offering a Beef 101 Short Course seminar. Extension Livestock Specialists and …
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