Risk workshops offered

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Marketing Division will host a series of risk management workshops on Managing Price Volatility and Identifying Macro Indicators. Workshops are free and will cover a variety of futures and trading topics.

Following are dates, times and locations of workshops:

•Jan. 18, 10 a.m. -- 2:30 p.m. -- Robeson County Agriculture Bldg., Lumberton, 910-671-3276;
•Jan. 19, 3 – 6 p.m. -- Wayne County Cooperative Extension, Goldsboro, 919-731-1521;
•Feb. 8, 9:30 -11:30 a.m. -- Northampton Cooperative Extension Center, Jackson, 252-534-2831;
•Feb. 10, 9:30 -11:30 a.m. -- Halifax County Cooperative Extension Center, Halifax, 252-583-5161;
•Feb. 14, 10 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. -- Pasquotank Cooperative Extension Center, Elizabeth City, 252-338-3954;