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How to Raise Backyard Chickens: The Basics

Thursday, April 24, 20256:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.455 Caton Road, Lumberton, NC 28360ARE YOU NEW TO RAISING CHICKENS? ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT RAISING CHICKENS? OR MAYBE YOU ARE ALREADY RAISING CHICKENS AND…

Aquatic Weeds

Around this time and, unfortunately, late in the season, I start receiving phone calls about how to identify and get rid of aquatic weeds. Some of the most common weeds I have seen growing in ponds…

Two Opportunities for Small Farmers in NC

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has two opportunities for small farmers across North Carolina.The first is a solicitation for NC small farmer participation in a virtual…

2024 Robeson County Agricultural Awareness Days Sponsorship

My name is Taylor Chavis, and on behalf of North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Robeson County, I am reaching out to you today to ask for your monetary support for our inaugural Robeson County…

A Very Local Holiday Festival

Saturday, December 3, 2022Robeson County Farmers Market 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Corner of 8th and Elm Streets, LumbertonShop Local, Eat Local Fresh local produce, protein, and value-added products Local…

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Would you like to be informed of upcoming educational classes and events being hosted by North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Robeson County Center? We notify those on our mailing list via email,…

Developing Personal Risk Management Plans

In 2014 and 2017, local farmers had the opportunity to learn how to understand and implement farm business planning principles for successful risk management decision making. In 2022, farmers will…

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A New Chapter

Seventeen years ago, Everett Davis introduced me as the newest Extension agent in the County; I was beginning my role as a Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Agent with North Carolina Cooperative…

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Cooperative Extension Helps Small Farmers Learn About New Programs

Small farms play a vital role in supporting the competitiveness and sustainability of the United States rural and farm economies. These numerous and diverse small-scale operations provide a nursery…

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Join Cooperative Extension in Celebrating Our Centennial!

Over the past 100 years, Extension agents have touched many lives through the delivery of research-based information from the land-grant universities to the public. I’m sure many of you have fond…