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Why the Bull Matters

Thursday, November 17, 2022 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 455 Caton Road, Lumberton, NC 28360 In an effort to start a Robeson …

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Critical Hours for Calving

As I’m writing this article, I currently have triplet goat kids that I am bottle feeding. Talk about a …

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2022 Meet the Meat Workshop

Thursday, September 22, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. 455 Caton Road, Lumberton, NC 28360 Topics at this workshop will focus on what …

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2022 Sheep and Goat Beginner Workshop

Thursday, September 8, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. 455 Caton Road, Lumberton, NC 28360 Topics at this workshop will focus on getting started …

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Don't Forget the Basics

I write this article as we celebrate National Ag Day (March 22) in the United States. I think about …

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Hpai

I’m sure you have heard talk or concern about Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), sometimes called the avian flu …

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2022 Rain Barrel Workshop

Is your water bill costing you more than you like to pay? Would you like to recycle the rainwater …

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