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Extension News February 2026

February NewsletterNews From Your Local Extension Agents! Our February newsletter is here, packed with tips, resources, and updates from your local Extension agents! This month, our teams in 4-H,…

Dobson Couple Selected as National Young Farmer Finalists

HERSHEY, Pa. — Outstanding Farmers of America (OFA) announced today that Preston and Emily Cave of Dobson, North Carolina have been named finalists for the 2026 National Outstanding Young Farmer of…

Happy New Year!

Our January 2026 newsletter is officially here, and we’ve curated a wealth of resources to help you start the year right. Inside, you’ll find essential updates on everything from winter meetings and…

New World Screwworm (NWS)

The New World Screwworm is a parasitic fly that causes serious damage and can lead to death of the animal. The NWS can infest livestock, pests, wildlife, and although rarer – people. The adult fly…

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Forage and Feeding Tips

Hay inventory and testing Getting your hay tested is the only way to know for sure what the nutrient content of your forage is. Estimate your winter feeding needs now to prepare for this winter. If…

Grant Opportunity for Family Farms

NC AgVentures Farm Grant Program provides grant awards to NC farmers and ranchers for agricultural projects to build and sustain their current farm operation. This is a great opportunity for any…

November 2025 Newsletter

The November Newsletter is Out! Your Guide to Community, Farm, and Home The leaves are falling and the holidays are approaching—which means our November Newsletter is officially here! We've packed…

Broomsedge

As we move from summer into the colder months, you may begin to notice the warm season species in your pasture starting to die off, like broomsedge or otherwise known as broomstraw. Broomstraw is a…

Ticks Economic Impact

Ticks may not be the livestock pest we tend to consider, however they can have big effects on the livestock industry. Some of the diseases ticks spread are Anaplasmosis and Theileriosis. These can…

Hay Testing and Hay Contest

Now is a great time to take inventory of your hay supply for the fall! Knowing the amount of hay you have available is important to note along with how much hay was used last year. Based on this, you…