Keeping chickens can be one of the most exciting moments during the spring season. Whether you live out in the country or in an urban neighborhood, chicken keeping can be a rewarding experience. There...
Beef Cattle Production and Lifecycle The journey of beef cattle from birth to plate can be complex. This is due to the changing needs of the animal as it progresses through its lifecycle. Because of...
There are multiple reasons the sweet potato gets so much attention. Besides being widely consumed during the Thanksgiving holiday, the sweet potato ranks number one on the 10 Best Foods list published...
Life Cycle of a Plant Everything that lives on earth has a life cycle. Life has a beginning point, growth, reproduction, and an end of life. All plants have a life cycle and this cycle is very...
Livestock Project Thank You Letter (for 4-H and FFA Livestock Show and Sales) We are right in the middle of fair season in our area, which means that for many 4-H and FFA students, Livestock Show and...
It's Fall Ya'll! Happy fall everyone! This time of year is filled with all kinds of fun activities - including Halloween and Thanksgiving! Agriculture plays a large part in much of this season, and as...
If a student were asked to name three by-products from sheep, the answer would probably be something like this: "Wool, lamb chops and leg of lamb" And that answer would be completely right; but it is...
Yumm........Bacon! This is probably one of the first things that come to mind when people begin thinking about what comes from a pig - but the reality of it is that pigs are incredibly versatile...
What is the difference between dairy cows vs. beef cows? We had steaks last night for dinner (happens a lot in our house, when you raise beef cattle, beef in some form tends to be on the menu a lot!)...
The poultry industry is Virginia’s largest agricultural sector, supporting nearly 1,100 family farms and employing thousands of Virginians. According to an economic study [i] , the poultry industry in...
