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The Sweet Green Blade

How long does it take for grasses to use up their sugar storage after the sun sets? Grasses build …

Where Are the Young Farmers?

The concept of a family farm still exists but it probably differs from what most would assume. Within Eastern …

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Judgin' in June

Judgin’ in June – Livestock Judging Contest June 27, 2025 Cost = $8 per contestant 3- 4 Classes, 1-2 Sets of Questions, …

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Expect Construction in May 2025

During the month of May 2025, please expect construction work when you visit the Craven County Agricultural Building, 300 …

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NC Disaster Assistance Program

Agricultural producers negatively impacted by adverse weather in 2024 may apply for disaster relief funds provided by the Disaster …

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Anaerobic swine lagoon sludge sampling allows operators to determine the nutrient concentration in the sludge …

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Abbreviated Guide to Creating a Livestock Food Safety Plan Under the Preventive Controls for Animal Food (PCAF) Rule

This guide outlines steps that a facility producing livestock food could follow when developing its …

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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 …

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Modified McMaster's Fecal Egg Counting Technique

A guide to counting fecal eggs in meat goats, modified from the McMaster Procedure.

8/11/25

Additives for Improving Hog Farm Air Quality

Air quality in hog production can be improved by dietary manipulation (e.g., reducing crude protein), …

8/11/25

Poultry Litter Amendments

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

8/11/25

FSMA Preventive Controls for Animal Food (PCAF) Exemption Decision Tree Tool

The NC State Feed Milling and Animal Food Safety programs have developed a decision tree …

8/6/25
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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, …