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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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Farm Business 101

Those interested in evaluating a small farm business or agribusiness should consider attending a series of classes offered by …

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East Coast Extravaganza

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Chapter 9. Produce Packaging

This is chapter 9 of a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper …

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Vaccinating Goats Against Enterotoxemia and Tetanus: Is it Necessary?

It is generally advised that all goats be vaccinated against overeating disease (enterotoxemia) and tetanus. …

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Coccidiosis, the Most Common Cause of Diarrhea in Young Goats

This factsheet offers some information on the signs, symptoms, and treatment of coccidiosis, the most …

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Lice: What They Are and How to Control Them

Information on the different types of lice, diagnosis and treatment is presented in this factsheet. …

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Forage Needs and Grazing Management for Meat Goats in the Humid Southeast

This factsheet offers information on forage needs for meat goats, as well as typical grazing …

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Nutritional Feeding Management of Meat Goats

Goats raised for meat need high quality feed in most situations and require an optimum …

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Foot Scald

A Q&A on foot scald in meat goats, including signs and symptoms and treatment options.

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Laminitis or Founder

A Q&A on laminitis, an inflammation of the hoof, in meat goats, including causes, symptoms, …

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