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 & …
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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 …
Got Mud?
Join us for a free seminar on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at 7 p.m. to talk about mud problems/solutions, …
Register Now for Climate Webinar on April 26
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center will offer a Climate Webinar on April 26, 2021, from 7–9 p.m …
2021 Piedmont Sheep and Goat Conference Webinar Series
Registration is now open for the 2021 Piedmont Sheep and Goat Conference! This 4-part webinar series will cover mineral …
Guilford 4-H Show N Go Livestock Show Series
Guilford County 4-H is excited to announce our Show N Go Livestock Show Series this spring! The goal of this …
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 …
Goat Artificial Insemination Short Course
Registration is now open! Goat AI Short Course June 7–9, 2021, in Raleigh, NC. This short course will include …
WNC Jr Beef Spring Fling
When: April 9–10, 2021 Steer and Heifer Check-In: 9 a.m.–7 p.m. on April 9 Heifer Show 10 a.m. on April 10 Steer …
Small Ruminant Reproductive Management Webinar
Join us on March 11, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. for a free webinar on reproduction management of small ruminants. …
Celebrating Chatham County Beekeeper and Conservationist Judy Pick
Long-time Chatham County beekeeper, conservationist, and volunteer Judy Pick passed away on February 6, 2021, at age 79. Judy …
Youth Market Turkey Show - Registration Coming Soon!
The Youth Market Turkey Show is an opportunity for youth to raise and show a market turkey at the …
Sheep Genomics Webinar Series
Sheep Genomics Webinar Series With the introduction of genomic-enhanced estimated breeding values (GEBVs), 2021 will be the dawn of a …
Livestock Skillathon Study Sessions
Exciting new program. This opportunity is open to youth ages 8-18. To receive the materials youth must complete the …
Nance Family Meat Goat Leadership Institute
Applications are due on April 1, 2021 Billy Nance Family Application A virtual experience for youth interested in the Meat Goat …
NEW! NC 4-H Horse Program Achievement Awards
The NC 4-H Horse Program Achievement Award is an annual application/submission of accomplishments within 4-H, with a specific focus …
Central Piedmont Junior Livestock Show Entries Are Open
Registration is now live for the 2021 Central Piedmont Jr. Livestock Show coming up April 13-14 in Hillsborough. The …
East Coast Extravaganza
Swine, Goat, Lamb, Heifer, and Steer Show March 6–7, 2021 Schedule Rules Entry Form (Late entries will be accepted at the Gate at …
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Plants and Weeds Poisonous to Livestock
- Cornell University Poisonous Plants Database
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