Livestock Agents, Directors, and Faculty Win North Carolina Cooperative Extension Awards
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension (NCCE) State Extension Conference was held October 28 – 31, 2019, at the Mariott, Crabtree …
Agriculture & Food
Extension and research at NC State address timely issues impacting our state. Extension delivers trusted information directly into the hands of farmers and agribusinesses, helping them translate knowledge into solutions that grow our economy and communities.
Horse Nutrition and Body Condition Scoring Workshop
December 10, 2019 5:30–7:30 p.m. (Registration opens at 5:15 p.m.) Cost: $10 at the door Come learn about feeding to meet your …
Safety Tips for a Happy Halloween
Halloween is an exciting time of year for kids, and to help ensure they have a safe holiday, here …
Bull Breeding Soundness Exam Day
When: November 9th from 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. N.C. Cooperative Extension of Chatham County will be teaming up with Dr. …
Summer 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 …
Turkey Show Tips From the Girls Who Know
The 2019 Youth Market Turkey Show is just around the corner and youth all over the state are preparing …
Fall Festival at Huckleberry Trail Farm!
The Fall Festival Season at Huckleberry Trail Farm has begun! There are so many awesome activities awaiting visitors to the …
Are You Prepared for Wildfire
This week the Drought Monitor map indicates that large portions of North Carolina are drying out. Even after a …
Final Pollinator Garden Tours of 2019!
The month of October presents two opportunities to learn about creating pollinator habitat! Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will …
NEW Chatham County VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT PROGRAM
The purpose of the Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) Program is to promote agricultural values and the general welfare of Chatham …
The FAMACHA History
The FAMACHA charts are named after Faffa Malan from South Africa. Check the following YouTube informative …
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 …
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 …
Youth Livestock Showing Tips
Showing livestock can be a magical experience for youth. There is nothing quite like eating, sleeping and living with …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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Information Portals
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- Extension Entomology - Insect Biology and Management
- Extension Plant Pathology
- Horticulture
- Industrial Hemp
- NC FarmLink
- NC Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- NC Pesticide Safety Education
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- Official Variety Testing
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Newsletters
- 2012 August, Chatham County Farm Service Agency Newsletter
- 2013 April Chatham County Farm Service Agency Newsletter
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- 2014 August Chatham County Farm Service Agency Newsletter
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- 2015 December Chatham County Farm Service Agency Newsletter
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- 2016 August Chatham County Farm Service Agency Newsletter
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- 2016 October Chatham County Farm Service Agency Newsletter
- 2016 September Chatham County Farm Service Agency Newsletter
- 2017 April Chatham County Farm Service Agency Newsletter
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- 2017 May Chatham County Farm Service Agency Newsletter
Partnerships and Organizations
- Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)
- NC Climate Data
- NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- NC State Climate Office
- USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
Publications, Information, and News
- Drovers
- Farm Journal - AgWeb.com
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- NC Agricultural Chemicals Manual
- NC Pest News
- NCDA&CS Soil Testing Information
- Small Business and Technology Development Center
- USDA Agricultural Research Service
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