Prolapses: What Causes Them and How Should We React?
Calving time is here and with it we normally see, or hear of, at least a handful of prolapses …
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What Would a Small-Scale Animal Processing Facility Mean to Jackson County Livestock Producers?
There has been a faint buzz of conversation surrounding this topic as of late in Jackson County, and you …
North Carolina Small Ruminant Improvement Program
Western North Carolina Workshop Series December 12 – Bryson City, NC Sheep and Goat Producer Meeting N.C. Cooperative Extension, Swain County Center …
Youth Livestock Shows at the Swain County Agricultural Fair
It’s almost that time of year again. That’s right, you guessed it, it’s almost Fair time. For most people …
Submit Soil Samples Now to Avoid Peak-Season Fees
Peak-season soil testing fees are set to take effect Dec. 1 through March 31, 2022, pending final approval by …
More About Chickens
Thinking back to April, I did an article which discussed some points to consider prior to picking out baby …
Backyard Poultry Series Part 1: Hatching Eggs and Caring for Chicks
This hour-long class is being offered to Poultry Producers/Backyard Poultry Producers in Jackson and Swain Counties. Participants will learn …
Mineral Supplementation in Beef Cattle Management
Beef cattle and other livestock require a number of different minerals, macro, and micro, for optimal growth, reproduction, and …
Weed ID Wednesday: Horseweed or Mare's Tail
Join our Livestock Agent, Kendra Fortner, on Wednesdays for our “Weed ID Wednesday” and learn about weeds we are …
Weed ID Wednesday: Vetch - June 3, 2020
Join our Livestock Agent, Kendra Fortner, on Wednesdays for our “Weed ID Wednesday” and learn about weeds we are …
Weed ID Wednesday: Common Milkweed - May 27, 2020
Join our Livestock Agent, Kendra Fortner, on Wednesdays for our “Weed ID Wednesday” and learn about weeds we are …
Forage Friday: Ladino Clover - May 22, 2020
Join our Livestock Agent, Kendra Fortner, on Fridays for Forage Friday. We will be covering quick tips on forage …