Post Written By Kendra Norton, Extension Agent, Agriculture

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Kendra NortonExtension Agent, Agriculture - Livestock N.C. Cooperative Extension, Jackson County Center

Winter can be a challenge when it comes to maintaining the health of our livestock herds. Just like with …

We are eagerly anticipating the upcoming, two day, 2024 Swain County Agricultural Fair. What can you expect? A traditional county …

Summer is just around the corner and with summer cattle producers will be managing flies, deworming, and may even …

— 11 months ago, Swain County Center

This year Easter is coming early, with Easter and Spring, we typically start talking about new farm animals, such …

Adding clover to pastures is perhaps one of the most cost-effective ways to improve a stand of forage. Clover …

WNC Agricultural Options is now accepting grant applications from farmers diversifying or expanding their businesses. WNC AgOptions intent to apply …

Tuesday, September 19, 2023 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Meeting will take place at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Swain County Center 60 Almond School …

As livestock producers and farmers in general we spend a lot of time out in the same environment as a …

Back in March, our NC State Extension Small Ruminant Specialist, Dr. Andrew Weaver shared some very valuable information with …

Jackson County 4-H and Smoky Mountain FFA are excited to continue their partnership that provides Jackson County youth with …

Typically, I use my monthly article to discuss the larger livestock species that we deal with such as cattle, …

Beef cattle and other livestock require a number of different minerals, macro and micro, for optimal growth, reproduction, and …