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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 …

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, …

Beginner Beekeeper School

2024 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 …

Cover photo for Fall Into New at the Fair

Fall Into New at the Fair

I can almost smell the popcorn, hot oil for the funnel cakes, and ribs slow cooking on the cooker …

Cover photo for Homegrown Mushrooms Workshop

Homegrown Mushrooms Workshop

We are hosting a Shiitake mushroom workshop. Did you know mushrooms are considered a powerhouse superfood? They are loaded …

Cover photo for Beef Reproduction Field Day

Beef Reproduction Field Day

Join us for a hands-on beef reproduction field day on November 28, 2023, 9:00 a.m. at the Sampson County …

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