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 …
Animal Agriculture
Time to Have Your Horses Vaccinated
CONTACT: Dr. Mike Neault, Director of Livestock Health Programs N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Veterinary Division 919-707-3250 Troxler encourages horse owners to …
Share the Harvest Needs You!
WXII News: Guilford County non-profit dedicated to fighting hunger during coronavirus pandemic “Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for …
N.C. State Fair Livestock Shows Newsletter
The N.C. State Fair Livestock Show has released its April newsletter. This newsletter provides information on planning for this …
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 …
And Now for a Little Good News...
Each year, N.C. Cooperative Extension, Guilford County Center releases a Report to the People. This report is an overview …
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 …
Maintain Social Distance When Visiting Parks and Recreation Areas
Record visitation seen at public lands during COVID-19 pandemic; public reminded to maintain social distance RALEIGH – Visitation at many state …
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, …
COVID-19, Social Distancing and Farmers Markets; Markets Need the Public's Help
COVID-19 has people rethinking and adjusting just about every normal day-to-day activity, even a simple trip to shop for …
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 …
Greensboro Farmers Market Connects Community to Fresh Local Food
Greensboro Farmers Market Connects Community to Fresh Local Food Greensboro, NC – The Greensboro Farmers Market has compiled an online resource directory to …
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 …
We Grow Guilford County
We hear it all the time. What’s Cooperative Extension? What do you do? We partner with our community to deliver …
Guilford County Extension On the Air!
Our Extension Agents regularly sit down with Dennis Elliot on Triad Viewpoints to discuss their programs and upcoming events. …
North Qualifying 4-H Horse Show
The North District 4-H Qualifying Horse Show will be held on May 15, 2020, in Raleigh, NC at the …
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
Forage Needs and Grazing Management for Meat Goats in the Humid Southeast
This factsheet offers information on forage needs for meat goats, as well as typical grazing …
6/15/20 — Animal Science Facts
Fences for Horses
This publication provides an overview of the factors that should be considered before you install …
6/4/20
Reducing Drift and Odor with Wastewater Application
This publication addresses application techniques that affect drift and odor problems associated with wastewater application, …
5/20/20 — SoilFacts
Guidelines for the Commercial Application of Poultry Litter
A summary of North Carolina rules and regulations governing the purchasing, handling, application and reporting …
5/18/20 — SoilFacts
Asian Longhorned Tick
The Asian longhorned tick is an invasive tick spreading throughout the eastern US. A native …
5/15/20
Controlling Sore Mouth in Meat Goats
This publication offers information on the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of sore mouth, a contagious, …
5/13/20 — Animal Science Facts
Breeds and Production Traits of Meat Goats
This publication covers the characteristics and production traits (adaptability, reproductive rate, growth rate, carcass characteristics) …
5/13/20 — Animal Science Facts
Preparing Meat Goats for the Breeding Season
This publication offers information on how to prep does and bucks for the meat goat …
5/13/20 — Animal Science Facts