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Pedro Calles

My name is Pedro Calles and I’m glad to be your new Extension Field Crop Agent for Robeson County. …

Raised Bed Gardening

Raised Bed Gardening

Saturday, March 8, 2025 10 a.m. – Noon O. P. Owens Agriculture Center 455 Caton Road, Lumberton Which crops are feasible for a …

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A Very Local Holiday Festival

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2024 8:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. O.P. OWENS AGRICULTURE CENTER 455 CATON ROAD LUMBERTON, NC Local arts and Craft vendors Fresh …

Virtual-Workshop

Virtual Workshop for Small Farmers

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical University is asking for NC small farmer participation in a Virtual Workshop for Small …

2025 Beekeeping School

2025 Beginner Beekeeper School

Introduction to Beekeeping Benefits of Beekeeping Life Inside the Honey Bee Hive Apprehensions and Decisions Basic Equipment for Beekeepers Obtaining and Installing Honey Bees Opening …

Fall Livestock Newsletter

2024 Fall Livestock Newsletter

The October 2024 Fall Livestock Newsletter is now available! To read all the latest livestock news, click the image below …

Linking Small Farmers to USDA”

Linking Small Farmers to USDA

In-person Class Wednesday, December 4, 20241:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. POWELL-MELVIN SERVICE CENTER450 SMITH CIRCLE, ELIZABETHTOWN, NC 28227 “Linking Small Farmers to …

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A Breath of Fresh Fair

Fall is in the air. You can tell when you take a deep breath of this cool, crisp, fresh …

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