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Coordinative Muscadine Extension Meeting: AUGUST 14, Lu Mil Vineyards

Dear colleagues and friends, I am very happy to announce the first our first Muscadine Extension Team Building effort for …

— 5 days ago, Muscadine Grapes

Chatham County Cooperative Extension's new team members.

Chatham Extension Office Welcomes Three New Team Members

The Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension is excited to announce we are back to a full …

— 1 week ago, Growing Small Farms

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Small Scale Poultry Seminar

Small Scale Poultry Grower Regional Seminar Producing Safe, Healthy Poultry Meat, Farm to Table Thursday, May 24, 2018 NC Cooperative Extension Franklin County …

— 2 weeks ago

First Coordinative Bunch Grape Extension Meeting: AUGUST 6, Shadow Springs Vineyards

Dear colleagues and friends, I am very happy to announce the first our first Extension Team Building effort for North …

— 2 weeks ago, Muscadine Grapes

Mining bee on golden alexander.

Pollinator Garden Tours Start Thursday May 10!

Thursday May 10 at 10:00 am Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will be giving a tour of Chatham County …

— 3 weeks ago, Growing Small Farms

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State 4-H Livestock Clinics

2018 Skillathon 101 Clinic Flyer/Entry Information 2018 Judging 101 Clinic Flyer/Entry Information For more Information, contact: Brent …

— 3 weeks ago, Youth Livestock Program

Cover photo for 11th Annual Pollinator Day Celebration May 19 in Pittsboro

11th Annual Pollinator Day Celebration May 19 in Pittsboro

Saturday May 19, 2018 9:00 am – 1:00 pm on the lawn at Chatham Mills Organized and conducted by: North Carolina Cooperative Extension, …

— 4 weeks ago, Growing Small Farms

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Register Now for Spring Pollinator Workshops & Garden Tours

The Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension will offer three spring pollinator conservation workshops and garden tours …

— 4 weeks ago, Growing Small Farms

Cover photo for 45 Farms on the Piedmont Farm Tour April 28-29, 2018!

45 Farms on the Piedmont Farm Tour April 28-29, 2018!

The 23rd annual Piedmont Farm Tour will be Saturday and Sunday, April 28 – 29, from 2:00 – 6:00 pm …

— 1 month ago, Growing Small Farms

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Chatham County Farmers' Markets Are Open!

Now that spring is here all of our Chatham County farmers’ markets are open and offering a bounty of …

— 1 month ago, Growing Small Farms

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4-H Summer Camp Schedule & Registration Info - NOW AVAILABLE

Information for our 2018 4-H Summer Camps is now available. REGISTRATION Registration will take place in-person at the Chatham County …

— 2 months ago

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Summer 2018 4-H Camp Scholarship Applications Now Available

Through the generous support of local organizations including the United Way of Chatham County, Central Electric Membership Corporation, and …

— 2 months ago

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