2023 Avery / Mitchell Small Ruminant Health Workshop
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. South Ridge Sunrise Farms 1143 Maltba Rd , Newland, NC Information Covered: The importance of …
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Avery A&H Fair and Annual Draft Pull
Avery A&H Fair Board along with N.C. Cooperative Extension, Mitchell County Center invite you to attend the educational and family …
Weed Control in Pastures
What and Why? Weeds grow at a more rapid pace than desired grasses. In doing so, they “snuff-out” the grasses …
External Pests on Livestock
Summer is a prime time for the emergence of external pests, such as flies and ticks. To avoid economic …
Avery County Annual Livestock Meeting
Michelle South, Area Agent, Agriculture- Livestock, will be presenting on the various equipment that is available to producers through …
Avoiding Colic and Dehydration in Horses and Livestock
Colic is a term used to describe a gastric upset causing pain in horses. Colic can be severe and …
Caring for Small Animals and Poultry During Winter
With winter comes cold temperatures and damp weather, both being undesirable for small animals and poultry. Efforts need to …
Preparing a Winter Emergency Kit for Livestock
As the air becomes crisp and cool, we are reminded that cold and wet winter weather is around the …
Forage and Feed Stuff Testing
Forage and feed quality are important in proper nutrition for livestock, especially those that are lactating or pregnant. To …
Weed Control in Pastures
Weed Control in Pastures What and Why? As spring comes into full swing, pastures begin to grow. With new …
Frost Seeding
With spring just around the corner, pasture improvements and forages become a priority. Multiple actions can be taken to …
Improving Pastures by Overseeding (Frost Seeding)
Spring is just around the corner, meaning that pasture improvements and forages are becoming a priority. There are multiple …