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Poultry Science Summer Immersion Applications Open Now
Join us for PSSI What: 5-day residential summer camp at NC State’s Prestage Dept. of Poultry Science. Who: High school youth …

USDA Outreach Meeting for Underserved Farmers and Landowners Tuesday January 28th
Durham County Cooperative Extension is hosting a USDA Resource Outreach regional Meeting on January 28th led by the KKAC …

Backyard & Small Flocks Workshop (Hybrid)
Poultry Workshop – Backyard & Small Flocks Date: February 25th at 6:00 p.m. Location: Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center, Pittsboro, …

New Year, New Growing Chatham
Celebrate the new year with a fresh edition of Growing Chatham! What resolutions have you set for the year …

Monarch Butterfly Proposed for Listing Under the US Endangered Species Act
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service announced on December 10 that they are proposing to list the monarch butterfly …

Reflections on 2024 from the NC Alternative Crops & Organics Program Team
12/12/2024 – We never could have predicted all that 2024 would bring to those of us living in western …

Join the Gingerbread Competition! Find Out More in Growing Chatham
Join the Gingerbread Extravaganza & Competition! Read all about it plus more in the December issue of Growing Chatham! The mobile version …

Bridging the GAP: Technologies to Improve Pasture Management and Winter Feeding
Technologies: Temporary fencing is a versatile tool that allows management of livestock, specially grazing cattle, in the landscape. Bale grazing provides …

Nov 25th: Last Day for Free Soil Testing
Free soil testing: Ends November 25 The NCDA has modified their last day for processing free soil samples. Please drop …

Apply for 2025 Chatham Youth Beekeeping Project
Are you between the ages of 13-18 and have a fascination with honey bees? Would you like to learn …

Chatham Farms Forever Day
Please join us for a daylong workshop on farmland preservation, farmland will and estate planning, conservation management, and more. WHEN: …

Growing Chatham: Thanks for Giving Edition
This month’s Growing Chatham focuses on the theme of giving back. The Chatham County Center extends heartfelt gratitude for …

SAVE the DATE: Chatham 4-H Gingerbread Competition and Extravaganza
Come join in on the fun! Chatham County 4-H is excited to announce its county-wide Gingerbread Competition for community members …

Poultry, Youth, & State Fair Sale of Champions
On the last day of the 2024 NC State Fair, the annual Sale of Champions Livestock Auction happens in …

Free Flu Shots to Chatham County Farmers
The Chatham County Public Health Department is providing FREE flu shots for farmers in Chatham County. Be sure to …

Storm Damage to Trees
Recent snow and ice storms have caused extensive damage to trees. Consider hiring a certified arborist to help assess …

Free Webinar on USDA Hurricane Recovery Options for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
Getting back into production after sustaining hurricane damage is overwhelming. Join us for information on USDA recovery options and …
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Potassium Fertility in Flue-Cured Tobacco
This publication discusses the potassium needs of flue-cured tobacco. It covers deficiency symptoms, rate considerations, …
Preliminary Evaluation of NC Strawberry Cultivars For Susceptibility to Neopestalotiopsis Leaf and Fruit Rot
NC State conducted a strawberry Neopestalotiopsis (Neo-P) trial at the Horticultural Crops Research Station in …

Precision Agriculture Technology: How to Become a Commercial Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Pilot
This publication discusses flying unmanned aerial vehicles (drones, model aircraft) for commercial purposes. You'll learn …
Abbreviated Guide to Creating a Livestock Food Safety Plan Under the Preventive Controls for Animal Food (PCAF) Rule
This guide outlines steps that a facility producing livestock food could follow when developing its …

A Step-by-Step Approach to Pruning Carlos Muscadine Grapevines
This review presents the key steps involved in pruning a mature Carlos vine for maximum …

Anthracnose of Pepper
This vegetable pathology factsheet describes the identification and treatment of anthracnose of pepper.

Growing Asparagus in a Home Garden
Asparagus has been considered a garden delicacy since Roman times. Any home gardener can grow …
Mini-Gardening
Lack of yard space is no excuse for not growing a vegetable garden. Regardless of …