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Hands-on Learning Through the 2025 4-H Dairy Calf Project

Returning for 2025, our dairy calf project offers youth a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with dairy cattle. Each participant is paired with another to work together in halter-breaking…

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Free Pesticide Collection Day

Do you have pesticides at your home or farm that you no longer need or use?If your answer is ‘yes’, then you'll be interested in the Guilford County Pesticide Collection Day on Tuesday, October…

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Fall Army Worm Control

There has been an alarming outpour of fall army worm damage across Guilford County. Here are some things you need to be vigilant about and ways to control:This pest is the biggest caterpillar pest…

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All-Around Horse Sense 4-H Clinic

The North Central District 4-H Equine Committee is proud to announce the All Around Horse Sense Clinic. This FREE clinic is open to 4-H youth ages 8-18 years in the North Central District. The clinic…

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NC Cattle Industry Assessment Referendum Vote

Press Release Phone: (919) 552-9111 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 1, 2024NORTH CAROLINA CATTLE INDUSTRY ASSESSMENT REFERENDUM VOTESET FOR OCTOBER 30, 2024FUQUAY-VARINA, NC -- The North Carolina…

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Upcoming Pesticide Credit Courses

Guilford County Private Safety (V) Course - September 17th 10:00 a.m. – Noon2 Hours of V Credits3309 Burlington Rd, Greensboro, NC 27405Registration via Eventbrite

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Farm Preparations for Extreme Weather Events

Preparation for Heavy Rainfall Events (Hurricanes/Tropical Storms)Hurricane season brings extreme weather including high winds and often heavy rainfall. Farms can sustain lots of damage from these…

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Early Drought Management Tips for Pasture-Based Livestock Producers

Early drought management tips for pasture-based livestock producers. Sent toExtension Agents in North Carolina July 15, 2024Matt Poore, Seth Nagy, Dale Monks, Miguel Castillo, NC State ExtensionThese…

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Building Drought Resistance

The last thing we want is to face a drought, but unfortunately, it is an all-too-commonpart of farming in North Carolina. Nearly every year we face this same situation in July and August as the heat…

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Swarm Into Beekeeping

IntroductionIn recent years, the allure of beekeeping has captivated individuals from all walks of life. Whether it's the promise of honey-laden rewards or the desire to contribute to the…