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Cover photo for January 4-H Events

January 4-H Events

It’s that time of year! Many 4-H Clubs are starting back up! All meetings will cover basic club information …

Cover photo for 2024 WNC Beef Conference

2024 WNC Beef Conference

The WNC Beef Conference will be held Saturday, December 7, 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the WNC Livestock …

Cover photo for 2024 Waynesville Bull Test Sale

2024 Waynesville Bull Test Sale

The Beef Cattle Genetics program in Extension is responsible for the North Carolina Beef Cattle Improvement Program at NC …

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Winter Cover Crop Seed Available

Cover crops are not planted for harvesting. Instead, the primary goal is to generate several benefits through enhanced ground cover, additional …

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Recovery Resources for Farmers

This page will continue to be updated as more information becomes available. Be sure to scroll down to the …

Pesticides on a Shelf

Pesticide Disposal Day for WNC Farmers

Who: Farmers & Homeowners needing to dispose of pesticide (no dealers, businesses, or retailers) What: Free Pesticide Disposal Collection Day When: …

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2025 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual

This manual, updated every year, covers pesticide use and safety information, chemical application equipment, fertilizer …

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Poultry Litter Amendments

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Additives for Improving Hog Farm Air Quality

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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 …

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Meat Goat Showmanship

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This publication offers information on youth showmanship of beef cattle.

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Sheep Facts

Facts and figures on sheep.

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