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Frost and Freeze Protection for Vegetable Crops

— Written By Chris Gunter (6 hours ago) Freeze Protection for Vegetable Crops Frost and Freeze Protection for Vegetables Prepared by: Chris Gunter, Extension Vegetable …

— 3 months ago

Chatham Neighbor2Neighbor Program Launches

Abundance NC, in collaboration with the Chatham News + Record, the Caremongering Pittsboro Facebook group, and Chatham Trades, is …

— 3 months ago

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Forestry Lunch & Learn Webinars Continue in May

NC State Extension Forestry has lined up several webinar opportunities that will be hosted through Forestry Webinars. Pre-registration is not required, …

— 3 months ago

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Late April Blooms in Pollinator Paradise

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

— 3 months ago, Growing Small Farms

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Recording of Online Farm Store Webinar Now Available for Viewing

I have been working with area farmers and farmers’ markets as they adapt to changes brought on by the …

— 3 months ago, Growing Small Farms

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Early April Blooms in Pollinator Paradise

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

— 4 months ago, Growing Small Farms

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Exploring Pastured Pork: a Virtual Intro to Niche Pork Production

Have you thought about raising pigs? Whether you want to raise pigs for you and your family or as …

— 4 months ago, Davidson County Center

American bumble bee (Bombus pensylvanicus) on wild indigo.

Webinar: Using Community Science to Conserve Bumble Bees

Many of us are looking for meaningful activities that we can do while staying home during the COVID-19 pandemic. …

— 4 months ago, Growing Small Farms

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Birth of an Assassin!

The wheel bug, Arilus cristatus, is North Carolina’s largest assassin bug. It gets its name from the prominent spiny …

— 4 months ago, Growing Small Farms

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Meet Ashley Robbins, Area Specialized Dairy Agent - Commercial Dairy

Meet Ashley Robbins, the new Area Specialized Dairy Agent – Commercial Dairy. Welcome Ashley, we are so happy you joined …

— 4 months ago, Forages

Customers practiced social distancing wile waiting in line for Eco farm veggies at the Fearrington Farmers' Market on opening day.

Chatham County Farmers' Markets Open the 2020 Season With New Social Distancing Policies

Early April is always a celebratory time in Chatham County because it marks the return of all three of …

— 4 months ago, Growing Small Farms

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Forestry Webinars Available During April

NC State Extension Forestry has lined up several webinar opportunities for landowners over the next few months, with two slated …

— 4 months ago

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COVID-19 Resources

COVID-19 has impacted all of our lives in one form or another. There are still so many unanswered questions …

— 4 months ago

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Register Now for April Webinar on Creating a Free Online Store for Your Farm

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended our world in a very short time frame. It’s been a stressful and sometimes …

— 4 months ago, Growing Small Farms

Growing Chatham Newsletter April 2020

Growing Chatham, April 2020 Edition Is Here!

Click here to view our latest “Growing Chatham” Newsletter, it’s full of great information! Don’t miss out on this month’s …

— 4 months ago

NCDA&CS Taking Preventive Measures to Help Farmers and Agribusinesses

Adapted from a press release written by Rich Bonnano. The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) is taking …

— 4 months ago, Growing Small Farms

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NC State Extension Launches Portal for COVID-19 Resources

Press release by Richard Campbell, NC State Extension. COVID-19 has disrupted our lives and routines, from how we work, play …

— 4 months ago, Growing Small Farms

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WATCH NOW - Woodland Stewards Webinar Series

Recordings Now Available Online Missed out on the Woodland Stewards Webinar Series last month? Have no fear; recordings are here! …

— 4 months ago

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