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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 …

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 …

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, …

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Beekeeping Awareness Seminar

This seminar will help make the general public aware of the importance of honeybees to our nation’s food supply. …

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Poultry Processing

Are you interested in learning how to grow and process your own poultry? If yes, this class is for …

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Occupational Wellness Event

North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Robeson County Center, University of North Carolina at Pembroke, and the North Carolina Agromedicine Institute …

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A Very Local Holiday Festival

Saturday, December 3, 2022 Robeson County Farmers Market 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Corner of 8th and Elm Streets, Lumberton Shop Local, Eat …

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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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