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Extension Minute – December 2025 Issue

The new monthly newsletter is here! Keep up to date with the monthly happenings. December’s issue is now available.To check out the latest news, click the image below or read it online

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Connections

As we have now entered the holiday season, I am reminded of the importance of our connections. Whether with our family, friends, or coworkers, we all rely on the support of others to find comfort and…

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Extension Minute – October 2025 Issue

The new monthly newsletter is here! Keep up to date with the monthly happenings. September’s issue is now available.To check out the latest news, click the image below or read it online

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Small Farms on the Move Newsletter Fall 2025

The fall Small Farms Newsletter is now available!To read the latest news, click the image below or read online

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Farmers Can Take Advantage of New Online Tools

Robeson County agriculture ranks third in North Carolina agricultural sales, cultivating approximately 263,000 acres and generating 638 million dollars in market value (USDA, 2022 Census). In today’s…

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North Carolina Celebrates the Contributions of Small-Scale Farmers With Small Farms Week, March 23-29

Small farms play a vital role in supporting the competitiveness and sustainability of United States rural and farm economies and in protecting and enhancing its natural resource base and the…

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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. For more than a decade, I have collaborated with rural communities across Latin America gaining…

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Extension Minute – October 2024 Issue

The new monthly newsletter is here! Keep up to date with the monthly happenings. October's issue is now available.To check out the latest news, click the image below or read it online.

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Growing the Next Generation

I write this article as we celebrate National Ag Day across America on March 19th. That’s right, the United States observed National Agriculture Week March 17-24, 2024, with the theme “Agriculture:…

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Pesticide Training Opportunities

Below is a list of upcoming pesticide training opportunities in Robeson County, held in-person or via Zoom. These trainings will provide recertification credit. Classes are as follows:In-person…