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Livestock Judging Club

MITCHELL COUNTY 4-H LIVESTOCK JUDGING CLUB FIRST MEETING: AUGUST 29TH AGES 13-18 TIME: 6:00-7:30 p.m. LOCATION:N.C. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION, MITCHELL COUNTY CENTER Calling all 13-18 year …

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Mitchell County 4-H Young Livestock Club

MITCHELL COUNTY 4-H YOUNG LIVESTOCK CLUB FIRST MEETING: AUGUST 27TH AGES 5-12 TIME: 5:00-6:00 p.m. LOCATION: N.C. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION, MITCHELL COUNTY CENTER Calling all 5-12 …

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 …

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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 …

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External Pests on Livestock

Summer is a prime time for the emergence of external pests, such as flies and ticks. To avoid economic …

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Closed These Days in December

N.C. Cooperative Extension of Mitchell County staff will be participating in staff development on Thursday, December 9 (all day) and …

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Office Currently Closed

The office is currently closed due to no heat or water. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you need assistance …

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Forage and Feed Stuff Testing

Forage and feed quality are important in proper nutrition for livestock, especially those that are lactating or pregnant. To …

2021 Flood Damage

Flood Damage Relief to Be Available

Has Your Farm Suffered Flood Damage? Please contact our Extension Center (828.688.4811) as well as the FSA office (828.765.5049) with …

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Youth Interested in Livestock

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Mitchell County Center provides a livestock interest 4-H club for all youth ages 5 to 18- Mitchell …

Recent Publications related to Animal Agriculture

Herbicide Carryover in Hay, Manure, Compost, and Grass Clippings

Many farmers and home gardeners have reported damage to vegetable and flower crops after applying …

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Fertilization of Hay and Pastures in North Carolina

This publication discusses appropriate fertilizer application for forages in North Carolina.

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Phosphorus Management for Land Application of Biosolids and Animal Waste

This publication addresses nutrient management concerns as they relate to land application of animal wastes, …

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Poultry Litter Amendments

This fact sheet discusses different types of amendments that can be used to manage ammonia …

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Applying Animal Waste to Cover Crops

This publication provides guidance on applying nutrients from animal wastes on cover crops. It provides …

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Photos show the dual use of switchgrass grown as forage and a bioenergy crop.

Harvest Management Extends the Season of Available Switchgrass Bioenergy Feedstock in North Carolina

This publication summarizes the results of multiple North Carolina field trials that evaluated agronomic management …

12/6/24
Months of the year (x-axis) vs. forage accumulation in pounds/acre (y-axis). Growth begins in May, ends in October, and peaks in August.

Crabgrass for Pasture-Based Livestock Systems in North Carolina

This publication discusses crabgrass as a forage and summarizes research findings on productivity and nitrogen …

12/5/24

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, …