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Cooper Issues State of Emergency and Transportation Waivers for Isaias
[View Executive Order 154 | Issued July 31, 2020] North Carolina is preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Isaias with …
Soft Skill Development for Teens
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Reflections: Internship With NC State Extension Local Food Program & NC 10% Campaign
Hi! I’m Grace, a class of ‘22 NC State University Park Scholar studying Extension Education and Agroecology & Sustainable …
Introducing the Chatham Food Hub!
The Chatham Food Hub is a collaborative project between Chatham County, UNC, and NC State University partners. The Chatham …
4-H Water Science Take-Home Project Kits Now Available for Youth in Grades 7-12
Chatham County 4-H is pleased to offer four water science take-home project kits for students in grades 7-12. Parents …
Chatham Delegates Attend 73rd Annual 4-H Electric Congress
A delegation from Chatham County attended the 73rd annual 4-H Electric Congress July 7-8, 2020. Mr. Deon Bailey and Mr. …
Woodland Owner Webinars on Demand
Webinars are a great opportunity to learn about different forestry topics from experts in the field, and we have …
“Farmers’ Markets Have Been at the Cutting Edge”: A Conversation With Agent & Local Food Coordinator Paul McKenzie
Paul McKenzie is the Horticulture Extension Agent for Vance and Warren Counties and Local Food Coordinator for Warren County. …
Enrolling in the Chatham County Voluntary Agricultural District Program
What is the Voluntary Agricultural District? The Chatham County Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) promotes the agricultural values and general welfare …
Chatham 4-H Members Compete at District Activity Day Virtually
NEWS RELEASE June 29, 2020 Media Contact: Erin Dillon (Intern) | (919) 542-8202, erin.dillon@chathamnc.org Chatham 4-H Members Compete at District Activity Day Virtually …
Registration for 4-H Virtual Summer Camp and Kits Now Available
Even though we are unable to continue with our in-person 4-H camps this summer due to COVID-19 restrictions, we …
Extension Interns Gain Real-World Experience and Serve Local Communities
Raleigh, N.C. – NC State Extension announced that Erin Dillion is completing an Extension internship this summer with the …
New Predetermined Coastal Evacuation Zones
Last week, North Carolina announced the implementation of the Know Your Zone initiative for the state’s coastal communities. The …
“Relationship Building Is Key”: Lisa Gonzalez and the EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems Project
Lisa Gonzalez, Regional Area Specialized Agent in Local Foods, serves seven Western NC counties – Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, …
Growing Chatham - June 2020 Edition Is Now Available
Our June issue of Growing Chatham is now available. View the lastest edition of Growing …
Tune Into Life 103.1 FM for Their Award Winning Program, Life in Our Gardens Featuring N.C. Cooperative Extension Agents
Life 103.1 FM based out of Sanford, NC, features local N.C. Cooperative Extension agents, including Matt Jones, Chatham County-based …
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