Chatham County

Livestock Update

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New Livestock Agent for Chatham County
New Livestock Program Development
2024 Hay Directory (Have hay for sale? List for free!)
New Electronic ID Ear Tag Requirement for Cattle
FREE Ear Tags
Farmland Transition (Estate Planning) Workshop
Carolina Meat Conference (Boone, NC)
Temple Grandin (Book Signing & Q/A)
Farm Grant Opportunities
Free Soil Testing (until November 30th)
5-County Beef Farms Tour
Upcoming Pesticide Courses
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Good Afternoon Chatham County Producers,

I am thrilled to step into the role of your new Livestock agent for Chatham County. Little about me: I am a Chatham County native and grew up farming my entire life. I graduated from NC State with my bachelors in Animal Science. Before stepping into this role, I had the privilege of both farming and instructing at the college level. I have extensive background in livestock, with a focus on cattle and small ruminants.

As your Livestock Agent, I'm here to be your advocate, ally, and partner in success. Whether you are a well seasoned farmer or just starting out, I am here to help and support you in achieving your goals! Please don't hesitate to reach out--I'm here to help!

Looking forward to meeting each or you, hearing your stories, and working alongside you to ensure your success.

- Dalton Suits

NEW LIVESTOCK PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

*IMPORTANT - Your Response Is Needed*

We are working to develop a new livestock program for you (the producers).

In order to do that we need your input!

Please take a few minutes to share what would be most beneficial to you.

Submit Survey - Click Here

HAY DIRECTORY

Do you have hay for sale? Fill out our hay directory form by clicking the button below to be added. We will be updating this directory as we receive submissions.

List Hay For Sale - Click Here

Looking For Hay? - Click Here

NEW EAR TAG REQUIREMENT

FOR CATTLE

*Effective 11/5/24*

Premises Identification, what is needed and how is it used?

NC Farm ID Application

Questions? Contact NCFarmID@ncagr.gov, or by calling 919-707-3250

EID Rule Information - Goes into Effect 11/5/24

Exempt

Beef cattle under 18 months of age,
Cattle and bison if they are going directly to slaughter
Cattle and bison that do not move interstate, unless required by APHIS program disease regulations in 9 CFR subchapter C

Not Exempt

All sexually intact cattle and bison 18 months of age or over
All female dairy cattle of any age
All male dairy cattle born after March 11, 2013
Cattle and bison of any age used for rodeo or recreational events
Cattle and bison of any age used for shows or exhibitions

FREE CATTLE EAR TAGS

NC department of Agriculture is offering free EID (Electronic Identification) ear tags to the cattle producers of North Carolina. These ear tags can be used in breeding stock (replacement females, brood cows, and breeding bulls) in beef and dairy cattle. These 2 piece button style tags have the ability to be scanned with a reader for easy record keeping. Each tag has a unique ID number printed on it. At the very least these tags will give you an additional method of ID as well as enhance our ability to help trace animals in the the event of a disease outbreak. This program is very similar to the scrapie tag program that our small ruminant producers participate in.

Contact the NCDA Veterinary Division to claim your free tags.

(919) 707-3275

ncfarmid@ncagr.gov

FARM TRANSITION WORKSHOP

June 20th from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center

Carolina Meat Conference

July 30th - 31st

Boone, NC

The Carolina Meat Conference is a premier event gathering professionals from all sectors of the meat industry, from producers and processors to chefs and consumers. It serves as a platform for networking, knowledge-sharing, and collaboration, with a focus on sustainable practices, industry innovations, and the future of meat production. Attendees can expect engaging discussions, workshops, and demonstrations aimed at promoting the growth and success of the Carolina meat community. Whether you're a seasoned expert or just starting out in the industry, this conference offers valuable insights and opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals passionate about quality meat production.

More Info - Click Here

AMAZING OPPORTUNITY TO MEET

THE TEMPLE GRANDIN

*see details on flyer below*

Chatham County Livestock Association

If you are not already members, consider joining the livestock association. Monthly meeting on the 3rd Thursday of the month (excluding Jun., Jul., & Dec.) at Siler City Stockyards. The organization aims to improve the future of Agriculture in Chatham County. Come on out and learn with us as we have an educational speaker presenting at each meeting.

NEXT MEETING - Thursday August 15th at 6:30 PM

Please RSVP prior to meeting.

Click Here - More Info.

RFSI Grant

Click Here - More Info.

Beginning Farmers Grant

Click Here - More Info.

FREE SOIL TESTING

Until November 30th

Take advantage of the free testing to see where your pasture land and hay fields stand. This is one of the many tools that helps producers make their land as productive as possible. Drop off your soil samples anytime at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center now until November 30th.

Click Here - More Info.

Pesticide Credit Courses

Click the button below to see a list of pesticide credit courses available in Asheboro and Sanford. We are trying to organize some classes to offer in Chatham as well. Be sure to visit the link to see which credits they are offering at each class.

June 5th, 2024 (Asheboro)

June 6th, 2024 (Sanford)

June 19th, 2024 (Asheboro)

June 20th, 2024 (Asheboro)

June 24, 2024 (Sanford)

Click Here - View Full List

5-County Beef Tour

Wake County Cooperative Extension

Featuring 3 stops in southern Wake County

Tuesday, July 16th, 2024

7:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Registration Information Coming Soon!

Stop 1: Woods Angus Farm & Event Center

Stop 2: Southern Wake Cattle Farm

Stop 3: NC State University Beef Research Farm

For more information email or call Martha Mobley

martha_mobley@ncsu.edu

(919) 496-3344

Click Here - Contact Martha

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