April 2017 Newsletter Now Available
The April 2017 issue of the NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. Please be sure to share this will …
Agriculture & Food
Extension and research at NC State address timely issues impacting our state. Extension delivers trusted information directly into the hands of farmers and agribusinesses, helping them translate knowledge into solutions that grow our economy and communities.
NCSU Livestock Camp to Be Held June 19-23, 2017
Are you a high school student with or without a livestock background, who wants to learn more about the …
2017 NC State 4-H Hippology Contest Results
The 2017 NC State 4-H Hippology contest was held March 4 at NCSU. There were 123 individuals and 28 …
2017 NC State 4-H Horsebowl Contest Results
The 2017 NC State 4-H Horsebowl contest was held March 4 at NCSU. There were twelve teams and fifty-six …
March 2017 Newsletter Now Available
The March issue of the NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available! Please share this information with anyone …
Equine Referendum Vote Taking Place March 8
The NC Horse Council (NCHC) plans to hold an equine referendum to extend the Horse Industry Promotion Assessment, which …
August Issue of the NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
The August 2016 issue of the NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. Please share this information with …
2016 Horse Judging Course Offerings
NCSU and Extension Equine Husbandry are proud to offer two opportunities for individuals to improve and enhance their horse …
2016 Southern Regionals Educational Contest Results
The results of the 2016 Southern Regional 4-H Horse Championships Educational contests have been updated on the results page. Congratulations …
2016 NC State 4-H Horse Show Results
Thank you to all the youth that competed at the 2016 NC State 4-H Horse Show. In the end, …
2016 Communications Contest Results
Congratulations to all the youth that participated in the 2016 NC 4-H Horse Program Communications Contests which were held …
2016 Artistic Expression & Creative Writing Contest Results
Congratulations to all the youth that competed in the Creative Writing and Artistic Expression contests at the 2016 NC …
2016 Southern Regional 4-H Horse Championships
The 2016 Southern Regional 4-H Horse Championships will be held in Perry, GA, July 27-31. This year, the show …
NSBA Boot Camp Being Held in NC
The National Snaffle Bit Association is holding a series of 3 “boot camps” across the United States and one …
February Issue of the NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
The February 2016 issue of the NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available! Be sure to share this with anyone …
NCSU Horse Judging Manual Sales
The 2019 NCSU Horse Judging Short Course Manual (24th edition) features 12 chapters and 310 pages of information that …
Candace Norman Service Award
Applications are now being accepted for the 2016 Candace Norman Outstanding Service Award. Two winners, a youth and adult, …
2016 Artistic Expression Contests
The NC 4-H Horse Program offers some awesome “horse-less” contests, including our Artistic Expression and Creative Writing events. Be …
2015 Open Horse Show Judges' List Now Available
The 2015 edition of the NC Open Horse Show Judges’ List is now available. Individuals listed in this publication …
NC 4-H Horse Show Steward & Equine Measurer Training Taking Place in 2016
If you are interested in becoming a NC 4-H Horse Show Steward and/or a Certified Equine Measurer, please be …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Ag BioTech
- Executive Farm Management Program
- Extension Entomology - Insect Biology and Management
- Extension Plant Pathology
- Horticulture
- Industrial Hemp
- NC FarmLink
- NC Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- NC Pesticide Safety Education
- NC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
- Official Variety Testing
More Extension Programs at NC State University
- Agricultural and Human Sciences
- Agriculture and Resource Economics Extension
- Apiculture and Beekeeping
- Biological and Agricultural Engineering
- Crop and Soil Sciences
- Extension Soils Program
- Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center
- Vernon James Research and Extension Center
National eXtension Resources
Partnerships and Organizations
- Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)
- National eXtension Initiative
- NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- NC State Climate Office
- USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
Publications, Information, and News
Recent Publications related to Agriculture & Food
Conserving Working Lands: A Land Legacy Workbook with Tools and Resources to Guide Your Conservation Planning Journey
Your land is valuable to you and your family. Protection and successful transition begins with …
3 days ago
Soil Sampling for Precision Farming Systems
This factsheet for farmers describes concepts, terminology, and guidelines concerning precision soil sampling. Proper testing …
6 days ago — SoilFacts
Pierce’s Disease Vectors in North Carolina Grapes
This factsheet offers information on Pierce's Disease, a bacterial disease of grapes in North Carolina.
6 days ago
Starter Phosphorus Fertilizer and Additives in North Carolina Soils: Use, Placement, and Plant Response
Phosphorus (P) is the second most important nutrient in crop production but is often found …
1 week ago — SoilFacts
Conducting a Bioassay For Herbicide Residues
General guidelines on how to conduct a bioassay for herbicide residues in soil.
3 weeks ago
Spider Mites in North Carolina Grapes
Two-spotted spider mites are a common pest of North Carolina grapes. This factsheet discusses the …
3 weeks ago
Collard Greens
This series of publications provides information about how to grow, harvest, and prepare a variety …
3 weeks ago — Grow It, Eat It
Kale
This series of publications provides information about how to grow, harvest, and prepare a variety …
3 weeks ago — Grow It, Eat It