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Vermiculture Conference: Get $50 OFF for Next 10 Days!

20th NC State University Vermiculture Conference October 26-27, 2019 (Saturday & Sunday) The James B. Hunt Jr. Library Duke Energy Hall, 1070 …

— 1 week ago, Composting

Lovely combo of purple passionflower and obedient plant.

Two Pollinator Garden Tours in September!

The month of September presents two opportunities to learn about creating pollinator habitat! Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will …

— 2 weeks ago, Growing Small Farms

Longleaf pine blown over by hurricane winds

Recovering from the storm: Resources for Woodland and Forest Landowners

Hurricanes can cause significant damage to forest and timber land through wind and flooding. The first priority is to …

— 2 weeks ago, Extension Forestry

Youth Livestock Showing Tips

Showing livestock can be a magical experience for youth. There is nothing quite like eating, sleeping and living with …

— 3 weeks ago

Annual Chatham County Farm and Industry Tour Coming in October, Tickets Now on Sale

Join agents and staff from theN.C. Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center on October 1, 2019, for our annual Farm …

— 1 month ago

Chatham County Peeps Compete in 2019 Avian Bowl

Chatham County’s 4-H poultry team “The Chatham County Peeps” competed Friday, July 19, in the 2019 Avian Bowl at …

— 1 month ago

Register Now for NC State Industrial Hemp Field Day

NC State Industrial Hemp Field Day August 27, 2019 Piedmont Research Station 8350 Sherrills Ford Rd. Salisbury, NC 28147 Morning Tour: 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. …

— 1 month ago, Growing Small Farms

Another NCSU Hemp Field Day Coming Up!

We had an amazing Hops and Hemp Twilight Tour on August 5 at the research station in Mills River. …

— 1 month ago, New Crops & Organics

Chatham Extension Agent Wins Governor's Conservation Achievement Award

CHATHAM COUNTY, NC — The North Carolina Wildlife Federation has announced that the list of winners of the 56th …

— 2 months ago

The rattlesnake master looks stunning against a backdrop of coneflowers, beebalm, blazing star, and culver's root.

Spring 2019 Snapshots From Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Garden

Photos by Debbie Roos, N.C. Cooperative Extension of Chatham County In late 2008, I planted a demonstration pollinator garden at Chatham …

— 2 months ago, Growing Small Farms

Beekeepers: Registration Now Open for BEES Academy!

Are you a beekeeper with a number of years of experience who wants to increase your understanding of bees …

— 2 months ago, Growing Small Farms

CBD hemp growing on red, black and white plastic mulch

Our Hemp Projects in the News!

Our emerging CBD hemp industry, our graduate students, and our women growers getting some well-deserved attention in today’s article …

— 2 months ago, New Crops & Organics

researcher talking to people in a field plot

Hops, Hemp, Truffles, and More-See What We Are Doing!

It’s field day season and we have four events planned to showcase our research this year! This is your …

— 2 months ago, New Crops & Organics

Dairy Margin Coverage Informational Meeting

July 24, 2019 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Bestfood Cafeteria, 220 E 11th St, Siler City, NC 27344 Attention Dairy Farmers (current and …

— 3 months ago

Multi-Species Fencing Workshop

July 29, 2019 | 5:30–8 p.m. Chatham County Ag Center; 1192 US 64 W Business, Pittsboro, NC 27312 If you’re wondering …

— 3 months ago

Two Pollinator Garden Tours in July!

The month of July presents two opportunities to learn about creating pollinator habitat! Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will …

— 3 months ago, Growing Small Farms

Three Pollinator Garden Tours in June!

The month of June presents three opportunities to learn about creating pollinator habitat! Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will …

— 4 months ago, Growing Small Farms

Monarch caterpillar on butterfly milkweed.

Pollinator Garden Tour Thursday May 23!

Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will be giving a tour of N.C. Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden at Chatham …

— 4 months ago, Growing Small Farms

Farm Crisis Assistance for Farmers

The past few years have been especially hard on farmers, with drought, flooding, fires, tariffs and related market instability …

— 4 months ago, NC Disaster Information Center

2019 Chatham County 4-H Summer Science Camp: Digging Deeper With Junior Master Gardeners

July 15–18, 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Youth ages 10-14 will study diverse types of soil, plants, and insects through a variety …

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