FDA Provides List of Resources for Animal Food Producers Preparing for Hurricane Isaias Impacts
As North Carolina begins preparing for the potential landfall and impacts from Hurricane Isaias, the U.S. Food and Drug …
Animal Agriculture
Are You Prepared for Wildfire
This week the Drought Monitor map indicates that large portions of North Carolina are drying out. Even after a …
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. …
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 …
Managing Storm Damage: NCDA & CS Information for Poultry
Mike Martin, Director of Poultry Programs, Veterinary Division of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) …
Storm Damage Relief Program Update for Pastures
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Hay Donation Website
NC State Extension has created a website form for collecting information from those who want to donate hay and …
Hay Alert Website
The Hay Alert website is available to help farmers impacted by Hurricane Florence secure winter hay supplies. Dr. …
Swine Well-Being During Flood Recovery
Hurricane Florence in 2018 has resulted in record levels of flooding in much of North Carolina. Many swine producers …
Mass Mortality Composting
NCDA&CS is moving forward with mortality management, regardless of FEMA’s assistance. The Department has been diligently working to sign …
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Offers Landowner Assistance
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Picking Up After the Storm on Pasture-Based Livestock Farms
(Download this article as a PDF) Managing storms is a part of any agricultural production system, and it is brought …
Post Storm Recommendations for Pasture-Based Livestock Farms
Pasture-based beef, dairy, sheep and goat farmers need to be diligent in checking livestock, repairing damaged infrastructure, and looking …
Tax Relief for Drought-Stricken Farmers in 25 North Carolina Counties
With all of the rain and flooding caused by Hurricane Matthew, it may be easy to forget that the …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Animal Waste Management
- Beef
- Dairy Extension
- Equine Husbandry
- Feed Milling
- Goats & Sheep
- Poultry Science Extension
- Youth Livestock Program
More Extension Programs at NC State University
National eXtension Resources
- Animal Welfare
- Beef Cattle
- DAIReXNET (eXtension)
- eOrganic (eXtension
- Farm Energy (eXtension)
- Goats (eXtension)
- Hogs, Pigs and Pork
- Horses (eXtension)
- Livestock and Poultry Environmental Learning Community (eXtension.org)
- Sheep
- Small and Backyard Poultry (eXtension)
Partnerships and Organizations
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