LUMBERTON — The Robeson County Center 2022 Cape Fear Regional Cattle Conference is scheduled for Jan. 25.

The conference will take place from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Southeastern N.C. Agricultural Events Center located at 1027 U.S. 74 East in Lumberton. There will be a $5 charge at the door to help cover speaker and meal costs. Pre-registration is required to participate and registration ends January 21, 2022. Visit the following link to register: 2022 Cape Fear Regional Cattle Conference.

The conference is an excellent opportunity to receive updates on the cattle industry, learn new management practices, and visit with other cattle producers in the area. Guest speaker Brian Bolt, Livestock Extension specialist with Clemson Extension, will be speaking about dewormer considerations and recommendations and dealing with hoof issues. Ritchie Roberts, an NC State alumnus and fourth generation farmer, will be speaking about cattle hoof trimming.

The program also includes time to visit with vendors. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made by Jan. 14 to Extension Livestock Agent Taylor Chavis.

For more information or to register, call Chavis at 910-671-3276 or email at [email protected].