Pesticide Recertification Classes in September
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Guilford County will be having several pesticide recertification classes coming up in September. These classes will …
Animal Agriculture
Registration Open for Equine Management Series
Join Livestock Agent Cole Maness as he walks you through the ins and out of pasture management and feed/supplementation. …
How to Cook Steak Without a Grill
FCS agent, Vincent Webb, and Livestock Agent, Cole Maness, is here to walk you through all the different ways …
Guilford County Hay Directory Sign Up
Many livestock and equine owners rely on others to provide them with a source of quality forage and hay …
2020 Southeast U.S. Hay Feeding Survey
2020 Southeast U.S. Hay Feeding Survey Extension forage specialists with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture and in the southeast U.S. would like your help …
Free Agriculture Business Training for Veterans
The Agricultural Veterans (AGVET) training program is open to all NC military members and their families free of charge. Who: Veterans …
Personal Protective Equipment for Farmers and Agricultural Workers
From: N.C. Cooperative Extension – Guilford County Center Molly Alexi, County Extension Director State Announces Delivery of Personal Protective Equipment for …
Why Use HI-MAG Mineral?
Using a HI-MAG mineral in the spring is something all of our cattle producers have heard for years and …
Beginner Farmer Online Series
Extension Agents always have clients ask them, “I have some land that I want to do something with. Tell …
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 …
Meal Locator Texting Resource for Parents
Families who need help finding meals for their children ages 18 and younger can text FOODNC to 877-877 to …
UPDATE - What You Need to Know About Soil Samples
How to use previous soil test results for yards and home gardens April 8, 2020 — The N.C. Department of …
Small Business Administration Loans and Programs for Ag Producers
We have been getting a lot of calls and questions about the different Small Business Administration loans and programs, …
Virtual Livestock Show “Showing From Home”
N.C. 4-H Youth Livestock is offering an exciting opportunity to enter their Virtual Livestock Show, “Showing from Home!” Check …
Tri-County Chicken Chain
The Tri-County 4-H Chicken Chain is a multi-county (Alamance, Guilford, Chatham) chicken project where youth receive day-old Ameraucana or …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Cattle Call April 2017
- Cattle Call August 2017
- Cattle Call Electronic Newsletter 2014 Archives
- Cattle Call Electronic Newsletter 2015 Archives
- Cattle Call Electronic Newsletter 2016 Archives
Dairy Newsletters
Guilford & Rockingham Shepherd's Announcements
Horse Management - Weekly Pile
Information Portals
- Animal Waste Management
- Beef
- Dairy Extension
- Equine Husbandry
- Feed Milling
- Goats & Sheep
- Poultry Science Extension
- Youth Livestock Program
Informative Websites
- AMS @ USDA Poultry Programs
- BEEF CATTLE
- Careful Soil Sampling
- Center for Food Security and Public Health
- Clemson Extension in the Animal & Veterinary Sciences Department
- Clemson Weed Management
- Fertilization of Forage & Pasture Crops
- Forage Nutrition Publications
- Forages Information (NC State Extension)
- Livestock Breeds - Oklahoma State University
- Maryland Small Ruminant Page
- MEAT GOATS
- N.C. Division of Water Quality Waste Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
- National Ag Safety Database - Animals
- NC 4-H Horse Program
- NC 4-H Youth Livestock Program
- North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual
- North Carolina State University
- Rockingham County Agricultural Statistics - NCDA&CS
- Rockingham County, NC Government
- Sheep & Goat Marketing
- Virginia Tech Agriculture & Natural Resources Numbered Extension Publications
- Virginia Tech Weed Identification Guide
- Waste Analysis
More Extension Programs at NC State University
National eXtension Resources
Other Useful Websites
Partnerships and Organizations
- Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)
- Dairy Records Management Systems
- HorseQuest
- NC Department of Ag Statistics
Plants and Weeds Poisonous to Livestock
- Cornell University Poisonous Plants Database
- Guide to Poisonous Plants
- Hort on the Internet: Poisonous Plants
- Plants Poisonous To Livestock and Pets
- Poisonous Plants - Canada
- Poisonous Plants of North Carolina
Poultry Newsletters
Publications, Information, and News
Soil Sampling Information
Recent Publications related to Animal Agriculture
Consider Breeding Your Does to Target Ethnic Holidays Where Goat Meat Is Part of the Traditional Holiday Feast
Many ethnic holidays include goat meat as part of traditional celebrations. This factsheet serves as …
3 days ago — Meat Goat Notes
Co-Grazing Meat Goats and Beef Cattle Has Many Advantages
This factsheet presents several advantages to co-grazing meat goats and beef cattle.
3 days ago — Meat Goat Notes
Modified McMaster's Fecal Egg Counting Technique
A guide to counting fecal eggs in meat goats, modified from the McMaster Procedure.
3 days ago
Toxoplasmosis
A Q&A on toxoplasmosis, a parasite that can cause disease in the placenta and developing …
3 days ago — Meat Goat Notes
Foot Rot
A Q&A on foot rot, a contagious disease of the hooves of goats and sheep.
3 days ago — Meat Goat Notes
Pink Eye or Infectious Keratoconjunctivitis
A Q&A on pink eye (infectious keratoconjunctivitis) in meat goats.
3 days ago — Meat Goat Notes
Housing and Facilities for Meat Goats
This publication discusses housing and working facilities that will meet shelter needs for meat goats.
3 days ago — Meat Goat Notes
Listeriosis in Your Herd
A Q&A on listeriosis in goats, including causes, symptoms, prevention and risk to humans.
3 days ago — Meat Goat Notes