NC Cooperative Extension -Hen House

09/05/2026

https://ncsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/3Xe2zjVvRnaqQarPvHXfow #/registration

Dr. Navdeep Godara (Crop and Soil Sciences, NC State University) will discuss strategies to control w**ds in tall fescue pastures.

09/01/2026

08/27/2026

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It’s time to strut your stuff at the State Fair Egg Contest! 🥚Bring the best your flock has to offer and put your eggs in the running for a ribbon🥇Register by September 15th using the link below and drop off your eggs in a standard carton by October 14th.

https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/nc-state-fair/competitions/general-competitions

08/07/2026

Processing Demo registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccLMGLiPVLtxPsQ0D1l_ziTd7NZwu2BAYnR2WvrpEP-X64JQ/viewform?usp=header

08/04/2026

https://uky.zoom.us/webinar/re...N7HP7WSI-fY6XPNzBwoA

Vermiculture - an alternative for manure management
August 6, 20263:00 PM4:00 PM EDT

07/30/2026

https://ncsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/Od9iqKLSRm2nI87VxsXS0g #/registration

Dr. Alan Franzluebbers (USDA-ARS) will present and discuss research findings on soil carbon and nitrogen dynamics in grasslands, with an emphasis on distinguishing management-induced changes from long-term pedogenic processes.

07/28/2026

The recent rain has been a good start, but many producers have already missed or have greatly reduced forage and hay harvest that will continue to be an issue for livestock producers of all sizes this winter. Develop a plan and know your options early.

07/27/2026

When we find prohibited items, we just can't omelette go! CBP Miami and Tampa Field Office K9 Stitch was egg-cited to find hatching eggs concealed within coffee cans in a checked bag at Orlando International Airport (MCO) along with propagative materials and pork which were all destroyed. Don't whisk it; declare upon arrival!

07/27/2026

Scratching around for poultry info check out our resource page!

Included below are a number of poultry resources compiled by your NC State Extension Poultry Agents. We trust these resources will be a help as you navigate small flock ownership. If you have…