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Backyard Flock Series - August 17 at 12pm Register Now!

Our next Backyard Flock Series will be about reportable diseases. Dr. Rebecca Mansell, Director of Poultry Health Programs for NCDA&CS;, will outline the requirements for reportable poultry…

Flier for the UMO Agriculture Poultry Primer Day Camp, applications due by June 3, 2022.

Free Poultry Camp For Any Interested High School Student at University of Mt. Olive!

If you have a high school student interested in Poultry Science, please check out the Mount Olive Poultry Primer Day Camp taking place on June 13-14. Registration ends June 3, 2022! Apply online…

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Event Cancelled - Due to HPAI - Franklin County 4-H Embryology Marek's Vaccine Training and Clinic

If you are a 4-H agent or Program Assistant who will hatch out chicks with 4-H Embryology, please join us for a training to learn about Marek’s Disease and how to vaccinate chicks. Marek’s is a…

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Update on HPAI From NCDA State Veterinarians

Youth Flock Owners: Please read the latest update from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services released on March 14, 2022.HPAI has been confirmed in 17 commercial poultry…

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Know How to Keep Your Birds Safe With Basic Biosecurity

Following proper biosecurity procedures will help reduce risk of infection and disease. Click our BasicBiosecurityLink to learn about basic biosecurity and the steps you can take to help keep your…

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Small Farms Week Is March 21-26 at NC A&T State University

North Carolina A&T Small Farms Week is coming up in a couple of weeks! This is a great opportunity to spread the word about the work we do. If you would like to find out more information, check…