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Stay in Touch With N.C. 4-H Livestock

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NC 4-H Livestock State Contest Info 2026

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Judging Contest
Locust Hill Cattle Livestock Judging Contest

Published - May 27, 2026

Judging Practice
NC Skillathon & Livestock Judging Clinics

Published - May 5, 2026

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Goat Fitting Clinic

Published - May 1, 2026

From: Randolph County Center
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NCJHA Contest Results

Published - February 9, 2026

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NC Showmanship Clinic

Published - January 15, 2026

North Carolina Junior Hereford Association
NCJHA "Judging in January" Postponed

Published - December 12, 2025

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Southeastern Regional & NC State Fair Contest Results

Published - November 2, 2025

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Leap Into Sheep 2026

Published - October 14, 2025

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Upcoming Events

Southeastern Regional Livestock Judging Contest Fri Oct 23 — Sat Oct 24 Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
Perry & Doris Teeter Beef Leadership Institute Fri Feb 19 — Sun Feb 21 Visit Hickory NC | Hickory Metro Convention Center & Visitors Bureau, 1960 13th Ave Dr SE #5186, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
East Coast Extravaganza (Livestock Show) Sat Feb 27 — Sun Feb 28 Johnston County Livestock Arena, 520 County Home Rd, Smithfield, NC 27577, USA
Central Piedmont Jr Livestock Show & Sale Tue Apr 06 — Wed Apr 07 6716 Orange Grove Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278, USA
NCSU Farm Animal Days Wed Apr 21 — Fri Apr 23
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News From NC State Extension

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Fungicide Performance Peanut Notes No. 223 2026

Published - August 25, 2026

From: Peanut
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Sclerotinia Blight Activity Peanut Notes No. 222 2026

Published - August 24, 2026

From: Peanut
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Corn Ear Rot. Know What?

Published - August 24, 2026

From: Corn
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WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - August 17, 2026

Published - August 24, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
Searching for Brighter Pod Podcast
New Podcast Searching for the Brighter Pod Peanut Notes No. 221 2026

Published - August 22, 2026

From: Peanut
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TSWV Comments Peanut Notes No. 220 2026

Published - August 22, 2026

From: Peanut
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Register Now for a Fall Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!

Published - August 21, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms
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2026 Apple Maturity Program [8.18.26]

Published - August 21, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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Interactive Fall Armyworm Map is Back!

Published - August 21, 2026

From: TurfFiles
Late blight on tomato leaf
Late blight on tomato confirmed in Henderson County, NC 8/21/2026

Published - August 21, 2026

From: Vegetable Production
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