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Cover photo for Sheep and Goat Breeding Protocols

Sheep and Goat Breeding Protocols

Sheep and goat are typically short-day breeders, meaning they breed when periods of daylight are shorter. The normal breeding …

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WNC 4-H Pullet Program 2024

Henderson and Buncombe Counties have partnered together to offer another year of the WNC 4-H Pullet Project! The program …

Cover photo for 2023 Waynesville Bull Test Sale

2023 Waynesville Bull Test Sale

Mark your calendars and come shop at the Bull Sale, Dec 2nd! WNC Regional Livestock Center – Canton, NC. North …

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Pest Alert - Wild Hogs

Hawg Wild Do we have wild hogs in Henderson County? Apparently so! I have received several images via email taken …

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