Filtering by tag: Farm Health & Safety

Tractor sketch and hay bale; text: Ag Chat; Caswell County Center; NC Cooperative Extension logo

Growing Community: Farmer's Market and Caswell Local Food Systems

Every Wednesday, our agents share news, resources, and local happenings through a weekly column in the Caswell Messenger. We’re excited to bring those local insights, updates, and resources directly…

Flyer titled "Fueling the Furnace: Meeting Winter Forage Demands" with livestock LCT table

Livestock: Winter Care

Feed at Sunset: The "heat of fermentation" peaks 4–6 hours after eating. Feeding in the evening ensures the animal's internal heater is cranked up during the coldest part of the night. Water is the…

Orchard of orange trees behind a rope fence; text "Caswell County Center" visible

Fruit Tree Selection & Pruning

Every Wednesday, our agents share news, resources, and local happenings through a weekly column in the Caswell Messenger. We’re excited to bring those local insights, updates, and resources directly…

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Weekly Ag Chat

Every Wednesday, our agents share news, resources, and local happenings through a weekly column in the Caswell Messenger. We’re excited to bring those local insights, updates, and resources directly…

small farms bootcamp calendar

Small Farms Bootcamp

Small Farms Bootcamp registration is now open! The bootcamp will be on May 6th, 13th, and 20th starting at 6:00pm. We will be covering crop and livestock topics each night. Please use the link…

The Caswell County Cattlemen’s Association is pleased to announce through support from our members we have the opportunity to award one (1) $1,000 scholarship for an outstanding high school senior from Caswell County. Seniors must be pursuing a degree fro

Caswell County Cattlemen's Bobby Aldridge Scholarship

The Caswell County Cattlemen’s Association is pleased to announce through support from our members we have the opportunity to award one (1) $1,000 scholarship for an outstanding high school senior…

cattlemen meeting november 16th 6:30pm

Caswell Cattlemen's Meeting

The Caswell County Cattlemen's November meeting will be held on the 16th at the Caswell County Senior Center at @6:30PM. Our speaker for this meeting is Anna-Beth Williams from NCDA&CS coming to…

GAP certification

Food Safety & GAP Certification

We will be hosting a workshop on November 15 from 5:30 pm-8:00 pm. During the workshop, presenters will be discussing the process of becoming GAP Certified and food Safety on your farm. This allows…

pesticide collection

Pesticide Collection Day

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Caswell County Center & NCDA&CS; will be hosting a pesticide collection day on May 4th from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Forestry Service Building located on Firetower…

rootveggies

Extension at Home Series

Early spring in North Carolina means an abundance of root vegetables. Together, we will learn how we can enjoy these local, seasonal, nutritious delights. This workshop is part of the 2023 "Extension…