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Livestock Culling Worksheet

We are currently in the worst drought North Carolina has seen since 2007-08. Most of the state, including Stokes County, is in a D3 drought level. If you're interested in more details and…

Local Growers Awarded NC AgVentures Grant

Three Stokes County farmers have received a NC AgVentures Grant, a grant program aimed at supporting family farms. Lauren Slate, Doug Watts, and Benny Hill are among 68 recipients earning grants…

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Beginner Homesteading Workshop Series

Join N.C. Cooperative Extension, Stokes County Center from 6-7 p.m. on Thursdays, October 16 - November 6 for a Beginner Homesteader Workshop Series. You can attend from one to all four of the…

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2024 Stokes County Agricultural Fair Livestock Shows

Fall is near! Can you smell it? I can smell the yummy fair foods!The Stokes County Agricultural Fair will be held September 10-14, 2024 at the American Legion Fairgrounds in King. N.C. Cooperative…

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Sheep and Goat Resources

North Carolina Small Ruminant Extension PageNorth Carolina Small Ruminant Facebook PageAmerican Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite ControlMaryland Sheep and Goat Page

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New Livestock and Forages Agent - April Bowman

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Stokes County Center is excited to announce that April Bowman started May 1, 2024 as the new Livestock and Forages agent for the county. April previously served as the…

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Protection Against Possible Declining Cattle Market

Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) is an increasingly common topic in conversation among cattle producers. According to the USDA, LRP is designed to protect producers against declining market prices in…

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Before the Storm: Preparing Livestock for Adverse Weather

Hurricane Season began again on June 1st in North Carolina. Though Stokes County is located fairly far inland, we can still experience severe weather generated from tropical storms and hurricanes.…

Stokes County Center Receives Grant From AgSouth Farm Credit

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Stokes County Center's livestock program was recently awarded an AgSouth Growing Our Communities Grant to purchase a panel trailer. We are excited to use this funding to…

72nd Stokes County Agricultural Fair, Sept 12–16, 2023; American Legion grounds; FREE nightly shows

Stokes County Fair Livestock Show Entry Forms

Fall is near! Can you smell it? I can smell the yummy fair foods!The Stokes County Agricultural Fair will be held September 12-16, 2023 at the American Legion Fairgrounds in King. N.C. Cooperative…