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Keeping Livestock Healthy Through the Winter Months

Caring for livestock during the winter months comes down to preparation, consistency, and keeping a close eye on the basics: shelter, nutrition, water, and overall animal health. As temperatures…

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Broomsedge: The Poor Man’s Grass

Broomsedge (Andropogon Virginius) is a native warm-season perennial bunchgrass commonly found in pastures, hayfields, and roadsides throughout the southeastern United States. While it has some…

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Stop! It’s Hatching Time!

Spring is in the air, and eggs are in the incubators! All seven 2nd-grade classes at Hayesville Primary School recently participated in the 4-H Embryology School Enrichment Program, successfully…

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Starting a Backyard Chicken Flock

As egg prices have increased for several months, many people have considered raising chickens in their backyards. Raising backyard chickens is a rewarding endeavor that provides fresh eggs, natural…

Snow-covered cattle gathered around a hay feeder in a snowy field

Caring for Livestock During Winter

As temperatures drop and winter sets in, the needs of livestock change dramatically. Ensuring the well-being of animals during the cold months is crucial for maintaining their health and…

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Clay County Livestock Census

The NC Department of Agriculture is conducting a census of livestock in Western North Carolina. Help us complete this census by filling out this short form. If you have any questions, give us a call…

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Staying Up to Date With the Avian Bird Flu

The High Path Avian Influenza virus has been found in waterfowl and poultry populations in North Carolina. It has not yet been reported in Clay County. However, it is spreading quickly, and at this…

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2024 Spring Coggins Clinic

What is a Coggins? A Coggins test is performed by a veterinarian where he will draw blood from the horse to test to see if it has Equine Infectious Anemia. After the blood has been analyzed at a lab,…

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Far Western NC Farmer – Buyer Meeting February 2022

Are you a farmer looking for new markets to sell your product?Are you a restaurant looking for new places to buy local produce/foods?Are you a wholesale buyer or distributor seeking new clients for…

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Beef Field Day at Seven Meadows Farm

On July 16, 2021, at 2 p.m., a Beef Field Day will be held at Bass Hyatt’s farm in Brasstown, NC in Clay County. The purpose of the event will be to educate area farmers on the Akaushi breed and the…