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Pesticide disposal collection day

Pesticide Disposal Collection Day

RAIN or SHINE – Any pesticides (insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, etc.) in original containers and are clearly labeled can be …

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Warm-Season Lawns

NEWS RELEASE Weather is warming up, and folks are itching to get outdoors after a long winter of indoor activities. …

Cattle Market Outlook

Cattle Market Outlook

If you are interested in hearing about the outlook of the beef cattle market, make plans to attend this …

The Equine Law Talk

The Equine Law Talk

The Equine Law Talk will cover legal topics for horse owners, including topics about sales/leases, boarding, liability, insurance, estate …

Blackberry

Backyard Blackberries

Are you interested in growing blackberries? Let’s discuss planting, varieties, and proper trellising for appropriate varieties. Pruning techniques and …

Pesticide training

Pesticide Training Opportunities

Below is a list of upcoming pesticide training opportunities in Robeson County, held in-person or via Zoom. These trainings …

Soybean

Soybean School

LUMBERTON SOYBEAN SCHOOL AGENDA January 30, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Southeastern NC Agricultural EventsCenter 1027US74Alt. Lumberton,NC28358 Pesticide and CCA Credits Available MacMalloy …

Corn

2024 Corn Production Meeting

Friday, January 19 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. O.P. Owens Agriculture Center 455 Caton road, lumberton, NC 11:00 a.m. Dr. Ron …

small farmer drone course

Small Farmer Drone Course

This is a two-day course will prepare small farmers and ranchers to take the Part 107 license test so …

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Collards, Crafts and Community 2023

All the heavy frost we have recently seen blanketing our landscapes definitely suggests winter is coming and ushering in …

cattle conference

Cattle Conference 2024

2024 CAPE FEAR REGIONAL CATTLE CONFERENCE Thursday, January 18, 2024 4:00 8:00 p.m. Southeastern N.C. Agricultural Events Center 1027 Highway 74 East Lumberton, …

Seed swapping.

Master Gardener’s Seed Swap

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2023 9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. ROBESON COUNTYFARMERS MARKET CORNER OF 8TH ST. ANDELM ST. DOWNTOWN LUMBERTON PLEASE CALL MACK JOHNSON …

Shop Local, Eat Local Fresh local produce, protein, and value-added products Local arts and crafts vendors.

A Very Local Holiday Festival

Saturday, December 2, 2023 O.P. OWENS AGRICULTURE CENTER 455 CATON ROAD LUMBERTON, NC 28359 Shop Local, Eat Local Fresh local produce, protein, …

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Gray Leaf Spot of Tomato

This publication describes gray leaf spot of tomato. Disease management options are provided for conventional …

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Hay Production

This publication addresses aspects of hay production as a method of conserving forage crops.

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Blueberry Production for Local Sales and Small Pick-Your-Own Operators

Blueberries are a native North American fruit, and North Carolina is one of the largest …

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Cool-Season Annual Forages for Pasture-Based Livestock Systems

Cool-season annual forages like wheat, oats, and ryegrass can be used to feed livestock in …

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Introduction: Food Banks and Food Pantries

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, describes food banks and …

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Best Practices for Utilizing Local Food in Nutrition Education and Cooking Classes

This publication provides practical tips on how to promote health eating by incorporating fresh, local …

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This guide provides an overview of the community supported agriculture (CSA) program at Research Triangle …

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A Guide to Intensive Vegetable Systems

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