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Cover photo for Spring Bull Breeding Soundness Exams

Spring Bull Breeding Soundness Exams

A complete BSE evaluates the physical characteristics of a bull necessary for mobility and athleticism in the pasture, structural …

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NC Cattlemen's Association Annual Conference

71ST ANNUAL NC CATTLEMEN’S CONFERENCE Hickory Metro Center Convention Center – Hickory, NC February 24-25, 2023 Conference topics include: making the most …

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Small Ruminant Webinar Series

Mark your calendars and register today! The Extension Small Ruminant Program Team has organized several webinar series on management practices …

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WNC Beef Cattle Commission Meetings

WNC Beef Cattle Commission strengthens the beef cattle market in the mountains through educational programs at monthly meetings. Members …

Cover photo for 2023 Beef Industry Tour

2023 Beef Industry Tour

N.C. Cooperative Extension is planning a Beef Industry Tour February 14-16, 2023 During this tour, participants will visit locations in …

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Youth Beef Leadership Institute

Want to enhance your Beef Knowledge? Learn Team Building Skills? Enhance your Public Speaking? Learn about College Opportunities? Make …

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Youth Dairy Holiday Photo Contest

Each year, the Dairy Photo Contest allows youth to put their creative talents to use to develop a message about the dairy industry …

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Beef Quality Assurance Training

Please join us for a Beef Quality Assurance Training on Friday, March 4th at the Mountain Research Station in Waynesville beginning at …

Flood Hotline for Farmers

In an effort to better help our ag community, N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has activated its …

After the Storm!

N.C. Cooperative Extension has a wealth of information that will help answer questions from crop and garden issues and …

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