2019 NC State Fair Market Steer Tag-in Dates & Locations
2019 Market Steer Tag-In Dates and Locations April 12 – Spring Fling – WNC Ag Center May 7 – Edgecombe Co …
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Carolina Smackdown Swine Jackpot
Carolina Smackdown Flyer Carolina Smackdown Entry Form March 23, 2019, at the Lenoir County Livestock Arena. For more information contact Garret Barwick …
Western NC Spring Fling
2019 WNC Spring Fling Show Information Pig Show Heifer Show Steer Show Livestock Judging Contest Skillathon Contest More Information Contact: Tina Jones, …
Results From Judging in January
We would like to thank everyone that came out and participated in another great event. Also, a special thanks …
Blue & Gold Livestock Show, Southern Nash High School
Schedule: 7–9 a.m. – Sheep and goats will check in 10 a.m. – First show for goats followed by sheep Noon–1 p.m. …
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2019 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual
This manual, updated every year, covers pesticide use and safety information, chemical application equipment, fertilizer …
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Managing Pastures to Feed Your Horse
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