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Winter Hay Feeding Tips for Livestock

As winter sets in, efficient hay feeding can save money, protect pastures, and keep animals healthier. Test and Match Hay Quality Know the nutritional value of your hay and match it to the needs of…

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Exploring Fermentation: An Online Series!

Welcome to Exploring Fermentation: An Online Series! 🌿Get ready to dive into the world of fermentation and uncover the secrets of creating delicious fermented foods and beverages. Whether you’re a…

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Alamance County 4-H Livestock Youth Earn Statewide Recognition

Alamance County 4-H has a very active Youth Livestock Team that practices regularly during the summer months to prepare for competition. On July 31st-August 2nd, 2025, six youth attended the State…

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2025 Farmland Preservation, Purchase of Development Rights Sign Up

The Alamance County Voluntary Agricultural District Board (VAD) will be accepting applications for the Purchase of Development Rights, Alamance County Farmland Preservation Program now through August…

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Poultry Processing Workshop

The Poultry Processing Workshop will take place at Alamance Community College, Building F on Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.Classroom topics on backyard bird basics, poultry…

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High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI) Update 3.4.25

HPAI in Commercial Layers in NC Reminder to all poultry folks to review and enforce biosecurity protocols to protect their flocks and our state's poultry industry. This type of HPAI virus is…

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Small Flock Poultry Seminar

The Small Flock Poultry Seminar will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2025 from 6 to 8 pm at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Alamance County Center, 209-C N. Graham-Hopedale Rd. Burlington, NC 27217.…

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Amazing Grazing Pasture Walk

Come out and join us for an Amazing Grazing Pasture Walk on February 15, 2025 from 10 am to 12 noon! This on-farm workshop will take place at 5114 Mount Vernon Church Rd. Burlington, NC. The host…

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Think Green Thursdays 2025

First Think Green Thursday class of the year - January 30, 2025! Interested in learning more about gardening? North Carolina Cooperative Extension's Alamance County Office is offering an extensive…

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Older Apple Tree Pruning Demonstration

Has it been a while since you pruned your apple trees? Or maybe you have bought a property that came with some old apple trees. Either way, it can be a daunting challenge to bring them back into…