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The Engineering Navigator is a prototype AI-powered platform that connects students, families, and educators to engineering opportunities across the U.S. To show the power of this tool, we're focusing on North Carolina, where we're mapping local events and programs to show what's possible when communities are connected.
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6 Livestock Events Found
Veterinary Technology Summer Pre-College Program
Two-week intensive program for rising junior and senior high school students exploring veterinary technology careers. Week 1 covers introduction to veterinary technician roles, medical terminology, animal anatomy/physiology, animal behavior, breeds, shelter operations, livestock handling, and community clinic participation. Week 2 includes companion animal diseases, microscopy, diagnostic imaging, anesthesia monitoring, parasitology, first aid, hospital tours, and continued livestock work. Daily schedule 9am-4pm Monday-Friday. Includes field trips to UMass Hadley Farm, veterinary referral hospital, and animal shelter. Both commuter and residential options available.
UMass Charles River Campus
Fees available -...
Fees available - see program fees page
6/28/26
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28
Veterinary Technology Summer Pre-College Program
Two-week intensive program for rising junior and senior high school students exploring veterinary technology careers. Week 1 covers introduction to veterinary technician roles, medical terminology, animal anatomy/physiology, animal behavior, breeds, shelter operations, livestock handling, and community clinic participation. Week 2 includes companion animal diseases, microscopy, diagnostic imaging, anesthesia monitoring, parasitology, first aid, hospital tours, and continued livestock work. Daily schedule 9am-4pm Monday-Friday. Includes field trips to UMass Hadley Farm, veterinary referral hospital, and animal shelter. Both commuter and residential options available.
Fees available -...
Fees available - see program fees page
In-Person
Jun 28, 2026, 1:00 PM ET
Field Trips
Career Exploration
Hands-On Learning
Animal Science
Summer Program
Residential Program
Pre-College
High School Students
Livestock
Animal Behavior
05-08-2026
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Dr. Bob Hines Swine Classic
Multi-day swine classic running July 10-11. Brochure and online entry form available.
Virtual
Free
7/10/26
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10
Dr. Bob Hines Swine Classic
Multi-day swine classic running July 10-11. Brochure and online entry form available.
Free
In-Person
Jul 10, 2026
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Pasture Walks with Extension: Equine
Join us for a hands-on pasture workshop focused on improving pasture quality, soil fertility, and management practices for equine and livestock operations. Duration: 2 hours.
Virtual
$15.00
7/30/26
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Jul
30
Pasture Walks with Extension: Equine
Join us for a hands-on pasture workshop focused on improving pasture quality, soil fertility, and management practices for equine and livestock operations. Duration: 2 hours.
$15.00
In-Person
Jul 30, 2026
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https://extension.psu.edu/
05-09-2026
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2026 Swain County Agricultural Fair
A County Fair-style festival featuring judging of vegetables, eggs, and flowers; agricultural demonstrations; craft vendors; food vendors; live music; livestock shows; youth activities; and competitions including Battle of the Bands. The fair runs Friday 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM with livestock shows, food trucks, craft vendors and Battle of the Bands, and Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM with music headliner and all fair activities. Applications for educational booths, craft vendor booths, and food trucks are due August 7, 2026.
Great Smoky Mountains Event Park
$10.00 - Per veh...
$10.00 - Per vehicle admission
8/21/26
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21
2026 Swain County Agricultural Fair
A County Fair-style festival featuring judging of vegetables, eggs, and flowers; agricultural demonstrations; craft vendors; food vendors; live music; livestock shows; youth activities; and competitions including Battle of the Bands. The fair runs Friday 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM with livestock shows, food trucks, craft vendors and Battle of the Bands, and Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM with music headliner and all fair activities. Applications for educational booths, craft vendor booths, and food trucks are due August 7, 2026.
$10.00 - Per veh...
$10.00 - Per vehicle admission
In-Person
Aug 21, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
Competition
Educational
Food Science
Agriculture
Farming
4-H
Youth Development
Livestock
Gardening
Horticulture
01-18-2026
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N.C. State Fair
The N.C. State Fair creates an experience unique to North Carolina with free entertainment, thrilling rides and games, thousands of animals, endless family activities, competitions, vendors and creative deep-fried delights. Features agricultural exhibits, livestock shows, and promotes North Carolina agriculture and livestock industry.
N.C. State Fairgrounds
Unparalleled val...
Unparalleled value with free entertainment
10/15/26
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Oct
15
N.C. State Fair
The N.C. State Fair creates an experience unique to North Carolina with free entertainment, thrilling rides and games, thousands of animals, endless family activities, competitions, vendors and creative deep-fried delights. Features agricultural exhibits, livestock shows, and promotes North Carolina agriculture and livestock industry.
Unparalleled val...
Unparalleled value with free entertainment
In-Person
Oct 15, 2026
01-16-2026
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Bart Nelson Memorial Sheep Scholarship
The Bart Nelson Memorial Sheep Scholarship provides financial assistance to high school seniors from Iowa, who have been involved in sheep projects or activities. Students planning to attend a community college, college, or university in Iowa are encouraged to apply. Special consideration is given to students who show a desire to remain active in the sheep industry after graduation. Expected to reopen in November 2026 with deadline in February 2027.
Virtual
Free to apply
11/1/26
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Nov
1
Bart Nelson Memorial Sheep Scholarship
The Bart Nelson Memorial Sheep Scholarship provides financial assistance to high school seniors from Iowa, who have been involved in sheep projects or activities. Students planning to attend a community college, college, or university in Iowa are encouraged to apply. Special consideration is given to students who show a desire to remain active in the sheep industry after graduation. Expected to reopen in November 2026 with deadline in February 2027.
Free to apply
Virtual
Nov 1, 2026
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