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Robeson County
455 Caton Rd
O.P. Owens Agriculture Center
Lumberton, NC 28360

(910) 671-3276 Phone
(910) 671-6278 Fax

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O. P. Owens Agriculture Center Robeson County Center gives our county's residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, Cooperative Extension agents deliver unbiased, research-based information to Robeson County citizens. We can answer your questions on a wide array of topics. To find out how we can help you, browse our site or contact us by E-mail or phone.

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	Plant Fact Sheets
Over 4000 fact sheets on specific plants including images, cultivars, and cultural information can be found on this site. Find out about annual flowers, perennial flowers, summer and fall flowering bulbs and plants to attract birds and butterflies. This site also contains information on trees, grasses and almost any kind of plant that you can imagine. MORE

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Events

	Beginning Plasticulture Workshop February 15th, 2010 @ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Lumberton, NC
	This workshop will be covering the three components of the plasticulture system: raised beds, plastic mulch, and drip irrigation. ... MORE

	Tri-County Cotton Meeting February 15th, 2010 @ 6:30 PM Red Springs, NC
	This is your best chance to get the latest cotton production and marketing information before the production year starts. Private and commercial pesticide recertification credits will be available, along with credits for Commercial Crop Advisors. A meal will be provided, so please call Keith Walters, Hoke County Extension Director, at 910-875-3461 by Monday, February 8, to register so proper arrangements can be made. ... MORE

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Pest Alert... Fall Armyworms!
Posted November 9th, 2009 in Lawn & Garden

In the past few weeks, fall armyworms have been spotted in many eastern North Carolina lawns. Their appearance is much sooner than in past years. This early start could mean a real problem for anyone with an established turfgrass. Fall armyworm caterpillars are not picky and will feed from high-end golf courses and sod farms to new or established home lawns. The adult moths do not overwinter here in North Carolina, but they ... MORE

Bull Behavior and Handling Safety
Posted November 9th, 2009 in Agriculture & Food: Animal Agriculture

Your bull is usually gentle and friendly, but it is important to remember that bulls have bad days too. Bulls account for two percent of the cattle population, but they are responsible for more than half of farmworker fatalities and are considered the most dangerous of all domestic animals. Many deaths are the result of farmworkers being attacked, mauled, rammed, gored, trampled, or pinned against some surface. It is important to recognize your bull’s ... MORE

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