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Small Farmer Drone Course

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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, …

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Beef Reproduction Field Day

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2023 Livestock Newsletter

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Meat the Rabbit

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