Western Piedmont Land Summit a Success
Thank you, Andrew Branan, for organizing and inviting NC FarmLink to the Western Piedmont Land Summit training for NC …
Animal Agriculture
Extension Agents - Land Summit Training May 15, 2019
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Burke County Center, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. 130 Ammons Drive # 2, Morganton, NC 28655 Register online (Note: We’ll bring in …
Small Scale Egg Producers’ Meeting
North Carolina Cooperative Extension will offer a workshop for small-scale egg producers on May 23 in Greensboro, NC. Date: Thursday, …
Google Maps Aerial and Base Imagery Added to NC FarmLink
We are always looking to improve the functionality of our website. We recently switched our map function to google …
A Work in Progress: Streamlining Feed Mill Studies
As part of a blended learning grant project for Feed Manufacturing Technology, DELTA teamed up with Marissa Herchler and Adam …
Blake Allen - Seeking Grazing Land in NC Piedmont.
I think any landowner in NC would be lucky to have Blake grazing his cattle on their land. This …
Now Available - Feed Mill Virtual Tour
We know it can be hard to get to us, so we’ve been working on a virtual feed mill …
Defend the Flock Biosecurity Program From USDA
PDPS is proud to partner with USDA APHIS to support the Defend the Flock public education program. New resources, …
Making Feed A-Z
Want to know how ingredients become animal food? We’ve added video content to show you how it all comes …
Survey for Small-Scale Poultry Producers
The Economic Development team under our state Local Foods Initiative Group (LFPT) at North Carolina State University and N.C. …
20-Acre Hay Field for Lease and Other Creative Ideas Welcome in NW Forsyth County
Hay fields could be available for the second cutting in 2019 but might be spring 2020 before they become …
Help us serve you better with this survey
N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, OGS, Southwestern RC&D, and the Carolina Land & Lakes RC&D have teamed …
Not a Bad Day at the Office
Getting out on the land with landowners is one of the highlights of my position with NC FarmLink. I …
Big Dreams Small Farms Educational Series Kicks Off in Caldwell County
The Big Dreams Small Farms educational series kicks off March 19, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at …
Join Us for Our Chatham County Spring Ag Fest March 30!
Spring Ag Fest Celebrating Chatham County Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources Saturday, March 30, 2019 10 a.m.–2 p.m. This is a FREE Event! Chatham …
What Will We Do With the Family Farm?
Does your family face questions about transferring land from one generation to the next? Are you interested in hearing …
NC Cattlemen's and Dairy Conference Inspired Us!
Our day at the 68th Annual NC Cattlemen’s and Dairy Conference gave us an opportunity to get inspired by …
NC FarmLink Featured in Southeast FarmPress
NC FarmLink is working with NC Choices on a grant funded project to tackle one of the biggest barriers …
NC FarmLink Western Office Has a New Home!
We are honored to be housed in the Harley Blackwell Building at the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension …
Are You a Landowner Interested in Working With Beginning Meat Producers? We Need You!
NC Choices launches a new USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher grant focused on increasing the number of beginning farmers …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Animal Waste Management
- Beef
- Dairy Extension
- Equine Husbandry
- Feed Milling
- Goats & Sheep
- Poultry Science Extension
- Youth Livestock Program
More Extension Programs at NC State University
National eXtension Resources
- Animal Manure Management
- Beef Cattle
- Dairy Cattle
- Farm Energy
- Goats
- Hogs, Pigs and Pork
- Horses
- Organic Agriculture
- Sheep
- Small and Backyard Poultry
Partnerships and Organizations
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Poultry Manure as a Fertilizer Source
This factsheet describes the nutrient composition of poultry manure and land application techniques based on …
4/29/19 — SoilFacts
Swine Manure as a Fertilizer Source
This factsheet explains the three factors of proper swine manure management: the nutrient content of …
4/29/19 — SoilFacts
Forests as an Alternative for Poultry Manure Application
Applying poultry manure to forestland that needs nitrogen and phosphorus can help poultry producers manage …
3/25/19
Using Animal Manures in Forest Fertilization
Applying animal manure to forestland can help animal producers manage waste and supply forest owners …
3/22/19
Forests as an Alternative for Swine Manure Application
Applying swine manure to forestland that needs nitrogen and phosphorus can help swine producers manage …
3/20/19
Body Condition Scoring: A Management Tool for the Broodmare Owner
This publication addresses the effect of body condition on the reproductive performance of mares as …
3/7/19 — Mare & Foal Nutrition
Managing Pastures to Feed Your Horse
This publication will explain your horse’s nutritional requirements, and how careful pasture management can produce …
3/7/19
Water Intake, Sweat Production and Electrolyte Supplementation in the Horse
This factsheet will clarify the water requirements of your horse and provide guidelines for effective …
3/7/19 — Horse Feeding Management