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Cover photo for YQCA Training and Certification

YQCA Training and Certification

YQCA Training and Certification Sign up on the YQCA Website, must sign up online before attending the training. This will …

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Waste Sample Testing + Fees

Waste samples are lagoon and poultry litter. Be sure to label your samples with your name, county, date, and …

Cover photo for Jones County Livestock Show (2022)

Jones County Livestock Show (2022)

We held our 2022 Jones County Livestock Show in August 2022! Brought to you by the East Carolina Livestock Circuit Heifer …

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Jones County Needs Assessment (2022)

Our 2022 Needs Assessment results were assessed by the Jones Extension staff, Advisory Council, and stakeholders. We had 73 …

Mooving milk! aug 9th-11 8:15am-4:30pm at lenoir county extension. Youth will trace Clover the Cow's growth from calf to dairy cow and learn about how milk moves from the farm to fridge, the dairy industry, and how dairy foods can contribute to a healthy diet. We're wrapping this camp with a trip to Simply natural dairy farm to tour the farm, facilities, and meet the dairy cows!

MOOving Milk! (Summer Fun 2022)

**THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL. NO MORE SPOTS AVAILABLE** Get MOOvin’ and sign your youth up for our MOOving Milk Summer …

Livestock Newsletter - May 2022 Edition

Livestock News: May Edition

Check out May’s Livestock News! Inside this issue you’ll find 7 articles with important information pertaining to livestock. Contact our Livestock …

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Livestock Exclusion Fencing: Lessons Learned

This publication examines case studies of the livestock exclusion fencing best management practice to answer …

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Silages of Native Switchgrass and Gamagrass: Fermentation Characteristics, Nutritive Value, and Quality

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Genomic Testing and Its Uses in Beef Cattle

This publication has been created for beef producers, farm workers, and extension agents as a …

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Precision Agriculture Technology: How to Become a Commercial Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Pilot

This publication discusses flying unmanned aerial vehicles (drones, model aircraft) for commercial purposes. You'll learn …

4/24/23
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Precision Agriculture Technology: Choosing a UAV and Sensor for Agricultural Applications

This publication provides information about unmanned aerial vehicles and what to consider when choosing a …

4/24/23

Herbicide Carryover in Hay, Manure, Compost, and Grass Clippings

Many farmers and home gardeners have reported damage to vegetable and flower crops after applying …

4/21/23

Sheep and Goat Production for Small Farms in North Carolina

This guide provides an overview of sheep and goat production for small and beginning farmers …

Pasture Grazing Heights for Rotational Stocking

This publication provides information for making grazing management decisions using rotational stocking. It covers canopy …

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