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Late July Hemp Pics-NC Alternative Crops & Organics

7/29/2021 – It is a very beautiful, but very hot day in western North Carolina. And research associate, Margaret …

— 3 days ago, New Crops & Organics

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Organic Commodities Field Day | August 4, 2021 | Goldsboro, NC

Please share across your networks. The NC State University Organic Working Group will be holding an Organic Commodities Field Day …

— 1 week ago, Horticulture

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Farm Visit Snapshots: In Good Heart Farm

I visited In Good Heart Farm outside Pittsboro in mid-May and again in mid-July. Ben Shields and Patricia Parker …

— 2 weeks ago, Growing Small Farms

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Youth Livestock Team on the Moo-Ve

On July 15, 2021, the Chatham County Youth Livestock Team teamed up with the Alamance County Youth Livestock Team …

— 2 weeks ago

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Biochar Pros and Cons in Horticulture

The biggest handicap to growing crops in the Sandhills is the sandy soil. Acidic and low in organic matter, …

— 2 weeks ago, Horticulture

2021 V Credit Pesticide Classes

Need to renew your private pesticide applicator license this year? Join us on August 16 or September 9, 2021, …

— 2 weeks ago

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Enjoy a Virtual Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden From May and June!

Pollinator Paradise is a Demonstration Garden created by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center. Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos …

— 3 weeks ago, Growing Small Farms

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Heat Stress in Your Herd

Summer time brings beach days and waves, but it also brings high temperatures that can negatively affect your livestock. …

— 3 weeks ago

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Pasture Weed ID and Management Class

Curious about those pesky weeds in your pastures? Join Kristina Britt and Ashley Robbins on August 5, 2021, 6–8 …

— 4 weeks ago

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July's Edition of the Growing Chatham Newsletter and Podcast Are Waiting for You!

It’s hard to believe that July is here! A new month means a new Growing Chatham Newsletter is ready …

— 1 month ago

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Summer Flavors, a Virtual Event With Tara Gregory

Join Tara in the kitchen to see what recipes she’s cooking up and learn about the nutrient-packed summer produce. …

— 1 month ago

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Agriculture Photo Contest Celebrates Chatham County's 250th Anniversary!

Chatham County is inviting residents to submit photos of local agriculture as part of a contest to celebrate Chatham …

— 1 month ago, Growing Small Farms

Cover photo for Farm Visit Snapshots: Perry-Winkle Farm to Market!

Farm Visit Snapshots: Perry-Winkle Farm to Market!

From Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos: In early June I got to spend time with our two Extension interns …

— 1 month ago, Growing Small Farms

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Register Now for Virtual Pollinator Field Day June 22

The North Carolina Pollinator Conservation Alliance invites you to kick off National Pollinator Week 2021 and join us for our fourth …

— 1 month ago, Growing Small Farms

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Register Now for July CCP Meeting About Community Conservation

The July Chatham Conservation Partnership (CCP) meeting will focus on Community Conservation. Please join us on July 15, 2021, from 9–11:30 a.m. …

— 1 month ago, Growing Small Farms

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Accessing Cooperative Extension Staff & Services This Summer

The N.C. Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center is pleased to serve our community members, and in an effort to …

— 2 months ago

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Register Now for a Summer Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!

Summer tours of North Carolina Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden in Pittsboro start at the end of June! The tours …

— 2 months ago, Growing Small Farms

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June Update-Broccoli, Hemp, Hops, and Herbs!

6/11/2021 – By Katherine Learn, graduate student/research assistant, and Margaret Bloomquist, research associate (this article was also sent to …

— 2 months ago, New Crops & Organics

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Extension Interns Gain Real-World Experience and Serve Local Communities

Pittsboro, NC – NC State Extension announced that Kristin Peters is completing an Extension internship this summer with the …

— 2 months ago

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Growing Chatham June Newsletter and Podcast Now Available!

View this month’s Growing Chatham It’s so hard to believe that summer has officially started, which means folks are outside …

— 2 months ago

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