Livestock & Ruminant Workshops
We have (2) great events upcoming for Livestock and Small Ruminants. The first will be a small ruminant workshop in …
Animal Agriculture
Mud Got You Down? Sacrifice My Land?
What is a sacrifice area? It is an area where animals are held for a period of time during inclement …
Got Mud?
Save the date for this FREE event for Mud Management for Livestock Farms. April 6, 2021, at 7 p.m. Register to …
Day of Giving Is Today - Support Extension in Henderson County
Today is the day! When you support Extension you also support your community, North Carolina 4-H, youth, and agriculture. …
Deadline Approaching for Next Round of Paycheck Protection
The COVID-19 Economic Relief Bill that was passed by congress and signed by President Trump in December allocated an …
Bull Breeding Soundness Exam
WNC Regional Livestock Center 474 Stock Dr., Canton, NC 28716 8 a.m. –2 p.m. EXAMS WILL INCLUDE: • Physical Examination • Reproductive Examination • Semen …
Hive Chat With Dr. David Tarpy and Friends on January 27, 7 p.m.
Join Dr. Tarpy and a host of speakers discussing timely topics on beekeeping. See the links below to access …
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 …
Information on Terrestrial Flatworms and Hammerhead Worms
As if Asian giant hornets weren’t enough, this year also saw media attention on a lesser-known, but bizarre, group …
Welcome to N.C. Cooperative Extension in Henderson County
Dr. Terry Kelley, Extension Director in Henderson County, discusses the programs and services available through N.C. Cooperative Extension in …
Department of Labor Announces Final Rule to Update Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology for H2A Workers
The Adverse Effect Wage Rate has increased almost every year in recent cycles going from $11.46 in 2018, to …
WNC Livestock Expo 2020
Historically the weekend after Labor Day most folks in Western North Carolina are excited to be heading to the …
WNC Livestock Expo Winners
Congratulations to all the participants in the WNC Livestock Expo, September 12–20, 2020! Showing livestock is a lot of …
USDA Announces CFAP 2.0 for Agricultural Assistance
The United States Department of Agriculture announced on Friday, September 18, 2020, an additional $14 billion in funding for …
Electric Netting for Goats
Having goats to take care of unwanted brush and weeds can be a tremendous biological control. However, building fence …
The State of North Carolina Agriculture
July 7, 2020 | Dee Shore North Carolina’s agriculture and agribusiness industry remains a powerhouse, generating about one-sixth of the state’s income …
Impact of COVID-19 and China Trade on Commodities
Please read the summer issue of the NC State Economist. Dr. Blake Brown of NC State University discusses the …
Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
Hopefully by this point you have been made aware of this program that has been established for livestock producers. …
Welcome Back!
Our office is now open to the public again! To help maintain social distancing, only 3 visitors will be …
NC State PDIC to Expand Modified Operations
This announcement was updated Thursday, December 3rd, 2020 from the previous versions The NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic …
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Asian Longhorned Tick
The Asian longhorned tick is an invasive tick spreading throughout the eastern US. A native …
2 weeks ago
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 …
2 weeks ago — Small Farms in North Carolina
Pastured Poultry For Small Farms in North Carolina
This guide provides an overview of pastured poultry production for small and beginning farmers in …
2 weeks ago — Small Farms in North Carolina
Pastured Pork For Small Farms in North Carolina
This guide provides an overview of pastured pork production for small and beginning farmers in …
2 weeks ago — Small Farms in North Carolina
Biosecurity Guidelines for Pork Producers
The success of a biosecurity program depends on the resources the farm manager is willing …
3 weeks ago
Terrestrial Flatworms, Land Planarians & Hammerhead Worms
This factsheet offers information on the identification and management of various flatworms that may be …
7/6/21 — Entomology Insect Notes
Forage Quality Indices for Selecting Hay
This publication provides an overview of the differences in forage quality by reviewing a summary …
6/23/21
Forage Conservation Techniques: Silage and Haylage Production
This publication provides information on two forage conservation techniques to help producers select a technique …
6/17/21