Anthony Growe- NC Extension Richmond Co.

07/30/2025

The deadline for the Egg-cellent Contest is this FRIDAY! Register your youth here!

4-H Egg-cellent Egg Contest kicks off in August 2025. This comprehensive program will last through September 2025. This program is for 4-H members in participating counties with a flock of chickens that are currently laying eggs. Participants may submit up to 2 sets of half dozen (6) eggs, which wil...

07/21/2025

It's the time of year again! If you are interested in showing in our meat goat or heifer show you can register here: https://go.ncsu.edu/richmondlivestock25 and for more information about our show visit: https://richmond.ces.ncsu.edu/4-h-farm-credit-circuit/

The 2024 4-H Farm Credit Livestock Showmanship Circuit is gearing up for an exciting show season! Circuit registration will close on July 19th at 5:00 p.m. To register exhibitors for the circuit, please visit: https://lee.ces.ncsu.edu/2024-4-h-farm-credit-showmanship-circuit/ The Richmond County 4-H...

07/19/2025

A great time was had yesterday at our chicken butchery class! Our attendees learned how to take a whole chicken and break it down into various cuts which include: breasts, tenderloins, wings, thighs and legs. They also learned that we can take the left over bones and skin to make chicken broth or chicken stock!

07/14/2025

It seems like this prickly w**d has been in abundance this summer! Fun fact: Did you know horse nettle is in the nightshade family? This is the same family as tomatoes, peppers and eggplant. You definitely don't want to eat their ugly cousin because all parts of the horse nettle plant are poisonous to humans and livestock! Because of its spiny and rough texture, livestock tend to avoid consuming horse nettle but its w**dy nature can invade a pasture if left unmanaged.

06/25/2025

After riding around the county, I can tell you there’s a lot of hay being baled this week! If you’re a producer or livestock owner this is just a reminder to get that hay tested for a nutrient analysis. Sometimes the “prettiest looking hay” can still fall short on meeting your livestock nutritional needs! Hay testing costs $10 and I can even help you do it!

05/14/2025

Got a pond? Have annoying w**ds and algae? Come listen to the experts talk about best management practices for your pond! Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pond-w**d-identification-and-spray-demonstration-tickets-1246571261199?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/26/2025

If your farm was impacted by last summer’s drought or hurricane Debbie you should consider applying! The deadline is May 4th!

Wondering why or if you should apply to the Ag Disaster Crop Loss Program?

The program is designed to provide financial assistance for agricultural producers who had verified losses from any agricultural disaster in 2024, including Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby. If your operation was affected, don't hesitate to take advantage of this program and help restore what was lost. Applications are due May 4th!

More info: www.ncagr.gov/agdisaster