Cattlemen's Association Calendar
See the link below for the 2020 Cattlemen’s Association Calendar. Call the office at 919-731-1520 or email stefani.sykes@waynegov.com for …
Animal Agriculture
2019 - NC's Warmest Year...so Far
It’s official. According to the blog posted by the North Carolina State University Climate Office, 2019 edged out 1990 …
Jan/Feb 2020 Livestock Newsletter
Check out our new livestock newsletter for January and February! Call our office at 919-731-1520 for more information. January 2020 …
Goat Science
Open access peer-reviewed volume Edited by Sándor Kukovics Széchenyi István University of Sciences Goat science covers quite a wide …
How Goats Helped Save the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
Before fires surrounded the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, 500 goats helped to clear brush and created a fire break. This …
Livestock Newsletter
See below for our Livestock Newsletter for November and December 2019. Contact the office at 919-731-1525 if you have …
3rd National Goat Conference Proceedings
The Proceedings of the 3rd National Goat Conference that took place on September 16–18, 2018, at Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, …
CCA Training, December 10-12
CCA_web form registration 2019 N.C. Cooperative Extension of Johnston County will host the annual CCA training once again. Come and receive …
Farm Tenancy: Letter Template Available to Timely Terminate Verbal Farm Rental Arrangements
Though empirical data is lacking, it is believed that a majority of farmland acres in North Carolina are rented …
The FAMACHA History
The FAMACHA charts are named after Faffa Malan from South Africa. Check the following YouTube informative …
Livestock Newsletter
See below for our latest livestock newsletter! Contact me with any questions or concerns. Wayne County Livestock Newsletter September …
Weed of the Week: Foxtail
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Weed of the Week: Ironweed
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Weed of the Week: Jimsonweed
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Weed of the Week: Nutgrass
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Weed of the Week: Vaseygrass
See below for a VERY common weed, you’ve probably seen it in your pastures and your lawns. Disclaimer: The use of …
Weed of the Week: Dallisgrass
Weed of the week, see below for tips on controlling it! Disclaimer: The use of brand names and any mention or …
Weed of the Week: Goosegrass
This is a common weed found in our pastures, lawns, everywhere! Disclaimer: The use of brand names and any mention or …
Weed of the Week: Pokeweed
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Hay Day
See below for information regarding our Hay Day this year! Email stefani.sykes@waynegov.com with any questions. Wayne County Hay Day July 26, …
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- Open Halter Horse Rules Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair 2017
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- Open Jr. Market Hog On-Line Form Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair 2018
- Open Jr. Market Hog Rules Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair 2018
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- Open Jr. Market Lamb On Line Form Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair 2018
- Open Jr. Market Lamb Rules Wayne Regional Fair 2018
- Open Jr. Meat Goat Entry Form Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair 2018
- Open Jr. Meat Goat On Line Form Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair 2018
- Open Jr. Meat Goat Rules Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair 2018
- Wayne Regional Agricultural Livestock Exhibitor Letter
Recent Publications related to Animal Agriculture
Forages for North Carolina: General Guidelines and Concepts
This publication is an overview of forage species and their use in livestock production systems …
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Consider Breeding Your Does to Target Ethnic Holidays Where Goat Meat Is Part of the Traditional Holiday Feast
Many ethnic holidays include goat meat as part of traditional celebrations. This factsheet serves as …
9/17/20 — Meat Goat Notes
Co-Grazing Meat Goats and Beef Cattle Has Many Advantages
This factsheet presents several advantages to co-grazing meat goats and beef cattle.
9/17/20 — Meat Goat Notes
Modified McMaster's Fecal Egg Counting Technique
A guide to counting fecal eggs in meat goats, modified from the McMaster Procedure.
9/17/20
Toxoplasmosis
A Q&A on toxoplasmosis, a parasite that can cause disease in the placenta and developing …
9/17/20 — Meat Goat Notes
Foot Rot
A Q&A on foot rot, a contagious disease of the hooves of goats and sheep.
9/17/20 — Meat Goat Notes
Pink Eye or Infectious Keratoconjunctivitis
A Q&A on pink eye (infectious keratoconjunctivitis) in meat goats.
9/17/20 — Meat Goat Notes
Housing and Facilities for Meat Goats
This publication discusses housing and working facilities that will meet shelter needs for meat goats.
9/17/20 — Meat Goat Notes