July 2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
The July 2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue highlights the NC 4-H Virtual State Horse …
Animal Agriculture
Backyard Ag 101, Phase 2
The COVID-19 pandemic required us to look for alternative methods to present the research-based information you have come to …
4-H Embryology Summer Fun Program
If you’re interested in learning more about poultry and the incubation process, then please join us for this year’s …
Successful Forage Establishment
No matter whether you’re planting a pasture or a hayfield, seed costs can be expensive. Add in your time …
National Forage Testing Association Meeting (ONLINE)
Join us on June 9, 2020, for the Annual Meeting of the National Forage Testing Association. Agenda details are …
Down on the 4-H Farm Virtual Program
NC 4-H is offering so many virtual summer programs, it can be hard to choose. We’re partial to the …
2020 NC 4-H Virtual State Horse Show July 1-20
The 2020 North Carolina State 4-H Virtual Horse Show will take place on July 1–July 20. The results will …
Hay Mowing Height
It’s that time of year. If you’ve done any riding around, you have seen a ton of hay put …
2020 NC 4-H Virtual State Horse Judging Contest Winners
Congratulations to all the youth that stepped out of their comfort zone and experienced something new and different in …
Tips for Profitable Forage Production
Here are 6 tips to make your forage production system more efficient. Original article can be found at UT …
Virtual Livestock Judging & Skillathon Clinics
These clinics are open to any NC youth ages 8-18 and is totally free. To participate youth must register …
April 2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
The April 2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue highlights online and digital educational resources that pertain …
Routine Soil Testing Resumes
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is once again performing routine soil testing. Longer than normal …
2020 Southern Regional 4-H Horse Championships Canceled
Please read the following memo about the cancellation of the 2020 Southern Regional 4-H Horse …
Ask the Judge! Quarantime 6 Recording
Thank you to Jessica Hleback, Dr. Clay Cavinder, and Laura Norment for serving as our panelists for our Ask …
"Showing From Home" Virtual Livestock Show
Please see the schedule for the Showing from Home Virtual Livestock Show. Each show will begin at 7 p.m. …
Kids Connection From NC Egg Association
Did you know that the North Carolina Egg Association has resources just for kids (and educators)? From virtual tours to …
2020 NC 4-H Horse Program Artistic Expression & Creative Writing Contest Updates
Entry Process & Rules Update: April 10, 2020 Due to the cancellation of the 2020 NC State 4-H Horse Show, …
How to Sample Hay Bales for Nutritive Value Analysis
Hay is defined as forage conserved under aerobic dry or limited moisture conditions. Hay is critical to feed livestock during periods …
Meet Ashley Robbins, Area Specialized Dairy Agent - Commercial Dairy
Meet Ashley Robbins, the new Area Specialized Dairy Agent – Commercial Dairy. Welcome Ashley, we are so happy you joined …
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