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Poultry Science Summer Immersion Applications Open Now
Join us for PSSI What: 5-day residential summer camp at NC State’s Prestage Dept. of Poultry Science. Who: High school youth …

Secure Your Farm’s Future: Eastern NC Farm Succession School
Eastern North Carolina farmers and farm families are invited to participate in the NC Farm Succession School, a full-day …

USDA Outreach Meeting for Underserved Farmers and Landowners Tuesday January 28th
Durham County Cooperative Extension is hosting a USDA Resource Outreach regional Meeting on January 28th led by the KKAC …

Checking on Chickens - Free Small-Flock Workshop
Have questions about Backyard Poultry? Come to a free Extension workshop to be held Feb 25th at 6 p.m. …

Nominate a NC Youth for Farm to Table Scholarship!
Know a NC high school senior interested in Poultry, Agriculture, or Culinary Sciences? Nominate them for the Mountaire Farm …

East Coast Extravaganza
East Coast Extravaganza When: March 1-2, 2025 Where: Johnston County Livestock Arena, Smithfield NC Extravaganza Schedule East Coast Extravaganza Rules Entry Information Questions Contact Brent Jennings …

NC Showmanship Clinic 2025
NC 4-H Livestock School When: February 15, 2025 Where: **UPDATE ** Due to the forecast we are moving the clinic to the …

"Freezing in February" Livestock Judging Contest
Please see the information for the 2025 NC Junior Hereford Association Livestock Judging Contest. When: February 8, 2025 (Registration due …

Open Enrollment: UAVs to Frost-Seed Forages and Cover Crops in Western North Carolina
Following the impact of Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina, numerous agricultural resources—including livestock handling facilities, row crop fields, …

December 2024 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
The December 2024 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue highlights the success stories of our NC …

2024 NC State Open Horse Show Judges' Certification List
The 2024 NC State Open Horse Show Judges’ Certification List is now available, and includes twenty new names, many of …

Bridging the GAP: Technologies to Improve Pasture Management and Winter Feeding
Technologies: Temporary fencing is a versatile tool that allows management of livestock, specially grazing cattle, in the landscape. Bale grazing provides …

NC Farm Succession School Registration Is Now Open
Farmers and farm families across North Carolina are invited to take part in the NC Farm Succession School, a …

2024-25 Clinic Holiday Schedule
As the holiday season approaches, the PDIC will be following scheduled closures based on the university holiday calendar. For Thanksgiving, …

On-Farm Anaerobic Digester: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Note: If you have a question that was not answered below, please use our FAQs form HERE and we …

NC 4-H'ers Wrap Up Successful Fall Season
The 2024 North Carolina State 4-H Horse Program Educational Teams recently wrapped up a successful fall contest season at …

Silvopastures of North Carolina and Virginia: Effects on Animal Welfare
Silvopasture is a type of agroforestry system that integrates trees, forage, and livestock under a common management unit. The …

Preparing Your Horse for Winter Weather Workshop
Dr. Paul Siciliano (NC State Horse Extension Specialist) will be giving a presentation “How to Prepare Your Horse For …
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Recent Publications related to Animal Agriculture

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 …
Abbreviated Guide to Creating a Livestock Food Safety Plan Under the Preventive Controls for Animal Food (PCAF) Rule
This guide outlines steps that a facility producing livestock food could follow when developing its …
Modified McMaster's Fecal Egg Counting Technique
A guide to counting fecal eggs in meat goats, modified from the McMaster Procedure.
Additives for Improving Hog Farm Air Quality
Air quality in hog production can be improved by dietary manipulation (e.g., reducing crude protein), …
Poultry Litter Amendments
This fact sheet discusses different types of amendments that can be used to manage ammonia …
FSMA Preventive Controls for Animal Food (PCAF) Exemption Decision Tree Tool
The NC State Feed Milling and Animal Food Safety programs have developed a decision tree …

Conservation Easements and Agreements: Obligations, Modification and Termination
Participation in conservation practices and restrictions comes in various forms, from revocable-at-will, revocable with penalty, …

Sales Tax: Exemptions for Farm Product Sales
Sales Taxes are reportable on the sale of many goods and services. Such taxes also …