Area Beef Conference
January 18, 2024, 5-8 p.m. Location: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Iredell County Center, 444 Bristol Drive, Statesville, NC 28677 Program Highlights: Reproductive …
Allison Brown
County Extension Director, Agriculture - Livestock, Forages and Row Crops Alexander County Centerallison_brown@ncsu.eduStreet Address: 151 West Main Avenue
Taylorsville, NC 28681
Taylorsville, NC 28681
Mailing Address: 151 W Main Ave STE 2
Taylorsville, NC 28681-2518
Taylorsville, NC 28681-2518
Recent Posts by Allison Brown
Do You Have Enough Hay?
Winter is approaching and it’s time for cattlemen to take stock of their hay and feedstuff supplies. Unfortunately, we …
Foothills Forage Tour
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. Stop 1-Red Rock Farm (Pasture Improvements, Rotational Grazing, Temporary Fences and Multi-Species Grazing Stop …
NC Small Ruminant Improvement Program Fall Field Day
Friday, October 6, 2023 at 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 10 a.m.: LeeDer Farm-Hiddenite, NC Ram Selection 101 Native Warm Season Grass Project Update Silvopasture 12 …
Control Fire Ants in Pastures, Hayfields and Barnyards
The days of saying “Alexander County does not have fire ants” are behind us. They are here, as evident …
Wheat Harvest Facts
Alexander County Farmers are finishing up the Wheat Harvest for 2022. Wheat has long been a staple in the …
Dealing with High Fertilizer Costs in Forages
With increased fertilizer costs, producers need to be more intentional when it comes to application. Profit margins will be …
Quality Hay Making Tips
Set baler pickup tines about one inch above the ground. This helps prevent contaminating the hay with dirt, which …