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General Health and Nutrition Considerations for Backyard Chickens

WEBAn in-person poultry seminar will be held on August 25, 2021, at 6 p.m. at the N.C. Cooperative Extension of Rockingham County office (525 NC 65 Reidsville, NC). …

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Tomato Facts N.C. Cooperative Extension

WEBTomatoes are a good source of vitamin A, vitamin C, and Potassium. The level of nutrients in a tomato depends on the variety, one example is that cherry …

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Biosecurity: Protecting Your Livestock N.C. Cooperative Extension

WEBAnimal agriculture in North Carolina is an economically significant industry; therefore, biosecurity is important both for animal welfare and food supply. Healthy …

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Use Your WIC During COVID-19 N.C. Cooperative Extension

WEBWIC clinics are open and ready to serve, even if hours or locations have changed due to COVID-19. The flyer below provides more information for WIC …

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Nutrition Facts Label N.C. Cooperative Extension

WEBThe Nutrition Facts label tells us how many calories are in each serving. Remember that this is for one serving of the food or beverage. Using the Nutrition Facts …

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Benefits of Vegetable Gardening N.C. Cooperative Extension

WEBFaculty and staff volunteers weed around crops at the Agroecology Education Farm during a volunteer workday. Gardening has benefits that are greater …

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Supporting Mental Health; It’s in Our Nature

WEBHowever, making time to be outside can greatly help us with mental health and relaxation. According to the American Psychological Association, research on the …

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Hope4NC Helpline N.C. Cooperative Extension

WEBThe Hope4NC Helpline (1-855-587-3463) is a statewide resource for North Carolinians experiencing stress and trauma from COVID-19 or disasters, like Hurricane …

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Friday Spotlight: Stokes Soil and Water Conservation District

WEBThe Stokes Soil and Water Conservation District office is located in the Old Courthouse Building at 100 Courthouse Circle, Danbury, NC 27016. You can reach our …

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Lactation Nutrition for Beef Cattle N.C. Cooperative Extension

WEBLactation is often categorized as a stressful and nutritional demanding period for cattle. Cows must lactate, repair their reproductive tracts, resume heat cycles, …

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Aphid Facts N.C. Cooperative Extension

WEBAphids especially love the tender young plant growth so prevalent this time of year. Tulip poplar aphids. Aphids feed by sucking sap from plants. In most cases, they …

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Weaning Time for Lambs and Kids N.C. Cooperative Extension

WEBWeaning is typically done between 60 to 90 days of ages. However, weaning by weight is a better recommendation (2.5 – 3 times birth weight). Aside for age and …

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Importance of Canning N.C. Cooperative Extension

WEBUsing proper canning methods is extremely important in keeping your family safe when eating home canned foods. Improper canning methods can result in the …

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Strategic Parasite Control in Small Ruminates

WEBParasites directly affect animal health, animal productivity, and the financial health of a farm. Sheep and goat producers generally feel the economic impact of …

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Welcome Our New County Extension Director

WEBMeet Dr. Emily Cope. Emily is the new County Extension Director for Stokes County. She is a North Carolina native, former 4-H’er, and a North Carolina State …

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Importance of minerals for small ruminants

WEBJust like other nutrient requirements, such as protein and energy, mineral requirements for small ruminants are not static. Mineral requirements for sheep and …

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Are You Sure That’s Crabgrass

WEBBy now, most have heard about the ability of crabgrass to provide high-quality forage during the summer months, both for grazing and hay. Although it is typically …

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Stokes County Family & Consumer Sciences

WEBEnglish. English is the controlling language of this page. To the extent there is any conflict between the English text and the translation, English controls.

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