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2023-2024 NC AgVentures Grant

Grant Opportunity for Family Farms!NC AgVentures is an NC State Extension program the provides grants to NC farmers and Community Groups for new and innovative agricultural project ideas that will…

NCDA Pesticide Exam Day

Are you looking to obtain your pesticide licenses?Yadkin County Cooperative Extension will be hosting NCDA for in-person pesticide exams on Thursday, August 24th 2023. Exams will begin at 1:00 p.m.…

Yadkin-Davie-4-H Livestock Show-Sign Up Soon!

The Yadkin-Davie 4-H Livestock Show will be Saturday, August 12th, at Lone Hickory Arena in Yadkinville. There are classes for beef cattle, dairy heifers, sheep, goats, and dairy goats. Ages 5-18 are…

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Livestock Need Proper Nutrition This Winter

If you have cattle, horses, sheep, goats or other livestock, winter is the time we must provide that extra nutrition to help them not only perform well, but stay warm and healthy. If you don’t have…

How Do I Select Quality Hay

Winter is fast approaching and that means the beginning of hay feed season for our livestock. Hay is an important part of the diet for most livestock so it only makes sense to choose a high quality…

6 Signs of Happy, Healthy Chickens

Dull, lethargic, low performance. No, I’m not talking about you before your morning coffee. These are signs you may have issues lurking in your backyard flock. Happy, healthy birds are confident,…

Taking Adequate Soil Samples

As you are preparing your lawn, vegetable garden and flower garden, think about the soil you will be planting in. Does your soil have the essential nutrients required for the crop you are…

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Fall Is Here

Fall is here and provides us with cooler temperatures.This is not a full newsletter but some quick notes on a toxic weed issue and some upcoming events on Farm School, Marketing, and Poultry. Good…

Basics of Livestock Grazing

Whether you are new to the world of livestock or have been grazing animals for years, it seems there are always questions to ask and ways to do things better. If you have livestock or plan to start a…

Spring Management Tips for Horses

Spring is a time of transition and getting outside more. Here are few seasonal tips to help the horse owner transition his or her horse from winter to spring.Review health records with your…