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Hurricane Dorian Weather Maps - N.C. Poultry Operations
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has provided weather maps related to Hurricane Dorian that include dots …
Emergency Animal Mortality Disposal - N.C. Requirements
As Hurricane Dorian approaches the coast of North Carolina, we want to revisit existing guidance/requirements related to animal mortality. …
NCDA&CS Update on Hurricane Dorian (9/5/19)
This newsletter contains important information from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Veterinary Division’s Livestock Unit …
Picking Up After the Storm on Pasture-Based Livestock Farms
Managing storms is a part of any agricultural production system, and it is brought close to home each time …
How to Protect Your Beehives From Mosquito Spraying Following a Hurricane
How beekeepers can minimize the effects on their hives The devil is in the details, most of which are under …
Livestock Shelter Open in Rocky Mount
The East Carolina Agriculture and Education Center has opened its doors as a storm refuge center for livestock including …
NCDA&CS Update on Hurricane Dorian (9/4/19)
This newsletter contains important information from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Veterinary Division’s Livestock Unit …
4-H Discovery Club
Experience 4-H in the 4-H Discovery Club! The club is for families new to the organization, curious about learning …
Six NC Counties Under Storm Warnings to Cease Waste Application
Due to weather warnings issued by the National Weather Service at 5:02 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2019, all …
NCDA&CS Update on Hurricane Dorian (9/3/19)
This newsletter contains important information from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Veterinary Division’s Livestock Unit …
USDA Storm Preparation and Recovery Guides for Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has published guidance for agriculture, aquaculture, and forestry producers to aid in storm …
Recovering from the storm: Resources for Woodland and Forest Landowners
Hurricanes can cause significant damage to forest and timber land through wind and flooding. The first priority is to …
Preparing Your Home and Family for Potential Disasters
Preparing for disaster is seldom top of mind, but as many North Carolinians have learned in recent years, it …
NCDA&CS Update on Hurricane Dorian (9/2/19)
This newsletter contains important information from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Veterinary Division’s Livestock Unit …
Be Safe and Have What You Need to Evacuate
Is your family prepared to deal with a hurricane? Are you ready to evacuate quickly if needed? Now is …
Equine Evacuation Center Now Open
The Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC), Mills Spring, N.C., has opened its doors as an equine refuge center for …
Stay Ahead of the Storm With Extension Disaster Resources
NC State Extension provides timely resources and updates on hurricane planning, preparation and recovery to help our North Carolina …
2019 Caldwell County Agricultural Fair
Local youth ages 5-19 will have the opportunity to exhibit at the Caldwell County Agricultural Fair on September 17-21, …
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