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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…

North Carolina Agricultural Disaster Recovery Program

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS;) has received a USDA grant to assist producers in 90 counties who suffered losses in 2018-2019 from Hurricanes Florence, Michael,…

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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…

Present-Use Value: Why It Matters!

I often receive calls from private landowners throughout the county who are struggling to pay their tax liability on their agricultural, horticultural, or timber property. In most cases, agricultural…

Test Soil Now to Avoid Peak-Season Testing Fee

In today’s economy, consumers are always looking for ways to save money. One of the most practical ways to save money is to have your soil tested. Soil testing is a service provided by the North…

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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…