Information Session on DBII Grants
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Value Added Dairy Grants Program (DBII)
Funding Available for Southeast Dairies Looking to Build Processing Capacity Access and Size of Dairy Business Innovation Grants to be …
North Carolina Junior Beef Roundup Information
Held at the NC Mountain State Fairgrounds Fletcher, NC August 6–8, 2021 Entries are due July 25, 2021 Agenda 2021 North Carolina Junior Beef …
NC 4-H State Livestock Contests
July 29–31, 2021 Quiz Bowl Entry Form Skillathon Entry Form Livestock Judging Entry Form Contest Rules July 29, 2021 8–9 a.m. Registration for Skillathon Contest and …
2021 NC Dairy Producer Needs Assessment Survey
As we move towards getting back to face-to-face programs, the NC State Extension Dairy team would love to have …
2021 Livestock Show Registration is NOW OPEN!
Guilford County Show The Guilford County leg of the 4-H Farm Credit Showmanship Series will be held Saturday, August 14 at …
Youth Livestock Resources
General Livestock Resources NC State Extension Livestock Resources Page (Beef, Sheep, Meat Goats, Swine) Sign up for NC 4-H Livestock Program …
Register Now for July CCP Meeting About Community Conservation
The July Chatham Conservation Partnership (CCP) meeting will focus on Community Conservation. Please join us on July 15, 2021, from 9–11:30 a.m. …
Latest on USDA Pandemic Assistance
You likely saw USDA’s announcement of additional aid to agricultural producers and businesses as part of the USDA Pandemic Assistance …
2021 Wool Pool
See the attached flyer for more information regarding the 2021 Wool Pool and proper wool handling prior to delivery. …
Youth Beef Educational Workshop
What: Youth Beef Educational Workshop hosted by the NC Cattlemen’s Association (Learn about Beef Production, Processing, and Marketing) Date: July …
North Carolina Small Ruminant Summit
Join us on July 24, 2021, at the E. Carroll Joyner Beef Education Unit (Raleigh, NC) for the North …
Fly Survey Open Until June 1
Dairy producers – please complete this Dairy Fly Management survey by June 1, 2021! This research is designed to …
Livestock Judging & Skillathon Clinics
2021 NC 4-H State Livestock Clinics Held at the E Carroll Joyner Beef Education Unit, Raleigh June 22 – Skillathon Clinic …
Advanced Livestock Judging Program
2021 Advanced Livestock Judging Program June 29 (Buncombe County) July 6 (Rowan County) July 13 (Wilson County) Youth ages 14-18 only Limited to the …
2021 Southeast Ram Sales
Ram buying season is just around the corner. To help locate available rams, a list of sales in the …
Catawba Valley Beef Expo and Lamb & Goat Shows
Catawba Valley Beef Expo and Lamb & Goat Shows June 18–19, 2021 2021Catawba Valley Lamb & Goat Rules 2021Catawba Valley Lamb & …
Eastern Carolina Showmanship Circuit 2021 Dates
Please see the information below regarding the dates for the 2021 Eastern Carolina Showmanship Circuit. …
2021 Junior Market Steer Validation
Showing a steer at the 2021 NC State Fair? All steers must be tagged and weighed at one of the …
Show Down in the Foothills
Show Cattle Clinic May 8, 2021 Caldwell County Fairgrounds, Lenoir, NC Instructor: Bob May, Mineral Point, WI, Purina Honor Chow Ambassador For more …
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