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Cover photo for 2023 East Coast Extravaganza

2023 East Coast Extravaganza

Swine, Goat, Lamb, Heifer, and Steer Show March 4-5, 2023 Entry Form Extravaganza Schedule Extravaganza Rules New Location: Johnston County Livestock Arena, 520 County …

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Judging in January

2023 NC Junior Hereford Association Judging in January Date: January 28, 2023 Location: E Carroll Joyner Beef Education Unit, Raleigh, NC Age …

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Sheep and Goat Producer Update

N.C. Cooperative Extension of Yancey, Madison, Mitchell, and Avery Counties are coming together to host a sheep and goat …

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