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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 …

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Frost Seeding

With spring just around the corner, pasture improvements and forages become a priority. Multiple actions can be taken to …

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Water in the Winter

Water in Winter What? Water is the most important dietary source for all living creatures; for without ample water, a living …

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Black Vultures

In various parts of the country, including North Carolina, Black Vultures have become an increasingly large problem for livestock …

Recent Publications related to Animal Agriculture

Top photo 10 ft exclusion fence; bottom 50 to 90 ft fence.

Livestock Exclusion Fencing: Lessons Learned

This publication examines case studies of the livestock exclusion fencing best management practice to answer …

6 days ago
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Silages of Native Switchgrass and Gamagrass: Fermentation Characteristics, Nutritive Value, and Quality

This bulletin publishes the results of eight experiments that addressed aspects of nutritive value and …

2 weeks ago
Bull with AA alleles who mates with a dam with BB alleles will parent a calf with AB alleles, one from each parent.

Genomic Testing and Its Uses in Beef Cattle

This publication has been created for beef producers, farm workers, and extension agents as a …

5/3/23
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Precision Agriculture Technology: How to Become a Commercial Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Pilot

This publication discusses flying unmanned aerial vehicles (drones, model aircraft) for commercial purposes. You'll learn …

4/24/23
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Precision Agriculture Technology: Choosing a UAV and Sensor for Agricultural Applications

This publication provides information about unmanned aerial vehicles and what to consider when choosing a …

4/24/23

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

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

4/21/23

Sheep and Goat Production for Small Farms in North Carolina

This guide provides an overview of sheep and goat production for small and beginning farmers …

Pasture Grazing Heights for Rotational Stocking

This publication provides information for making grazing management decisions using rotational stocking. It covers canopy …

3/23/23