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Hurricane Helene Pasture and Hayfield Restoration Program Lessons Learned

Since May 2025, N.C. Cooperative Extension of Yancey County has been carrying out the Hurricane Helene Pasture and Hayfield Restoration Program. This program provided seed and other assistance to…

Have You Ever Considered Hay Testing?

We would like to remind our beef, lamb, and goat producers that we have hay testing equipment available at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Yancey County Center. We will come out and help you take…

Winter Cover Crop Options for Crop or Vegetable Fields

As the growing season comes to an end, it will soon be time for vegetable and other annual crop producers to think about planting winter cover crops. Planting winter cover crop can protect the soil…

2026 WNC Ag Options

It is time to begin working on 2026 WNC Ag Options grant applications! WNC Ag Options works to build sustainable farming communities in our mountain region by providing resources to farmers who are…

Bird Flu and You: What You Need to Know

A case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)—commonly called bird flu—has recently been confirmed in neighboring Buncombe County. This has raised concerns in Yancey about the risk to backyard…

Programs, Loans, and Grant Opportunities for Beef Producers

Yancey County Cattleman AssociationJune Meeting Meeting Topic: Programs, Loans, and Grant Opportunities for Yancey County Beef Producers Tuesday, June 18, 20246:30 PMYancey County Senior Center(503…

Frost Seeding Clover Into Pastures

Frost seeding clover is a practice where clover seed is broadcasted onto pastures or hay fields in late winter to take advantage of soil heaving, which results from the soil freezing and thawing, to…

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Understanding Livestock Feed Types

Not every livestock feed is the same. Have you considered if you are feeding the most appropriate supplement to your livestock? Let's take a look at a few things to consider when you pick out your…