Consumer Soil Samples
Beginning 4/27, N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is again collecting and testing consumer (lawn and garden) soil …
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Hay Seller? Share Your Info...
Many livestock and equine owners rely on others to provide them with a source of quality forage and hay …
ECA Members Coming to the Rescue Again!
One hundred and two years ago, in 1918, the Spanish Flu epidemic raged through North Carolina and our nation. …
K-12 Online Learning Resources and Advice
[View the original article from NC State Provost News, Emily Packard] As North Carolina and the nation work to combat …
Support Local Beef Producers With MeatSuite
NC Choices is introducing MeatSuite.com to North Carolina consumers. MeatSuite.com is a website of local farms selling meat in …
NC Restaurants Feeding Kids Initiative
Are you a restaurant, catering company or foodservice operation interested in helping feed kids in need during COVID-19 school …
NC Restaurants Feeding Kids Initiative
Are you a restaurant, catering company or food-service operation interested in helping feed kids in need during COVID-19 school closures? …
How Do Trees Wake-Up in the Spring?
With this year’s mild winter weather, it is clear that many of the trees have gotten confused and started …
Internet Survey for NC Farmers
The North Carolina Broadband Infrastructure Office, with the Friday Institute at NC State University, is conducting a five-minute survey …
2020 Master Gardener Course Delayed
The Master Gardener℠ course for 2020 has been postponed until later this year, interest pending. The course usually runs weekly …
2020 Census
Established by the US Constitution, the US Census Bureau is required to conduct a count of every person in …
North Piedmont Farm School Extends Registration Deadline Until January 3, 2020
North Central Farm School Extends Deadline until January 3. Classes begin January 13, 2020. Registration and class fee must …
Randolph County Ag. Facts Coloring Sheet
Did you know that Agriculture is Randolph County’s number one industry? Learn more about valuable Agriculture statistics specific to …
Agroecology on-Farm Dinner, 10/7/2017
Join us for delicious food prepared with produce from our farm, farm tours, a grand opening of our new …
Flood Safety and Recovery Information
With heavy rains from Hurricane Matthew, flooding is a major concern across much of North Carolina. This flooding will …
USDA Publication: U.S. Households' Demand for Convenience Foods
Busy lifestyles have led many consumers to look for convenient ways to feed their families. This study explores the …
USDA Publication: Where Households Get Food in a Typical Week
USDA has just released a new publication that highlights interesting facts about where (grocery stores and eating places were …
Healthy Home Solutions
A variety of hazards exist in homes and they can be the source of or a contributing factor to …
Spring PrepareAthon: Focus on Tornado Preparedness
In April of 2011, North Carolina experienced its largest tornado out break ever. Spring is a time when there …
Nutrition Decisions Webinar Series
Are artificial sweeteners safe? What is the difference between organic and conventional milk? To answer these questions and more, …
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Beef Information and Links
- Accuracy and Application of Real-Time Ultrasonic Evaluation of Carcass Merit in Live Animals
- Beef Cattle Marketing in North Carolina
- Beef Cattle Reproduction
- Economic Impact of the Beef Cattle Industry to North Carolina
- Genetics and Herd Improvement
- Livestock Owner's Certificate (Continuing)
- Market News
- Market News - Cattle Reports
- Market/Dealer's Certificate
- NC Beef Cattle Improvement Program (Bull Tests)
Beef Information and Links (Management)
- Basic Cattle Handling Practices to Help Reduce Stress
- Beef Herd Records: What You Should Know About Your Herd
- Extension Beef Animal Management
- Feeder and Stocker Health and Management Practices
- Fly Control for the Beef Herd
- Permanent Cattle Identification
Beef Information and Links - Health
- Antibiotics for Treatment of Cattle Respiratory Disease
- Antibiotics for Treatment of Cattle Respiratory Disease
- How to Calculate Dry Ingredients for a Footbath
Featured Links
- Randolph County Electronics Recycling Day October 5, 2013
- Randolph County Voluntary and Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District Program
Fresh & Local Recipes
- Fresh & Local - Apples
- Fresh & Local - Beef
- Fresh & Local - Beets
- Fresh & Local - Broccoli
- Fresh & Local - Collards
- Fresh & Local - Eggplant
- Fresh & Local - Kale
- Fresh & Local - Peaches
- Fresh & Local - Pecans
- Fresh & Local - Pumpkin
- Fresh & Local - Summer Squash
- Fresh & Local - Sweet Potatoes
- Fresh & Local - Watermelon
Information Portals
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National eXtension Resources
- Agricultural and Food Law (eXtension.org)
- Civil Dialogue (eXtension)
- Community Planning and Zoning
- Cooperatives (eXtension)
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (eXtension)
- Enhancing Rural Community Capacity (eXtension)
- Entrepreneurship (eXtension)
Partnerships and Organizations
- Industry Expansion Solutions
- NC Drought Management Advisory Council
- NC Rural Center
- Small Business and Technology Development Center
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