Register Now for Spring Pollinator Garden Design Workshops
The Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension will offer a Pollinator Garden Design Workshop as part of …
Agriculture & Food
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Pea Grain Field Day
Registration is now open for the Pea Grain Field Day which will be held on May 8, 2019, from 7:30–10 …
Farmer's Market Opening Day Local Food Demo
Thursday, April 18th is OPENING DAY 2019 for the Montgomery County Farmer’s Market and Cooperative Extension will be on …
2019 Montgomery County Farmer's Market Grand Opening
The N.C. Cooperative Extension of Montgomery County is proud to announce the 2019 Grand Opening of the Montgomery County Farmer’s …
Survey for Small-Scale Poultry Producers
The Economic Development team under our state Local Foods Initiative Group (LFPT) at North Carolina State University and N.C. …
2019 Southern Cover Crop Conference
Announcing the opportunity to go to a Conference in Auburn, Alabama designed just for cover crop management. Registration includes: Access to …
Save the Date: May 3, 2019 - Strawberry Field Day
NC State Strawberry Variety Trial Field Day May 3, 2019, from 9 a.m. to noon Address: N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer …
A New Approach to Local Food Sustainability: Agritourism
The sustainability of local food systems depends on the purchasing of local goods and produce. This system not only …
Pesticide Disposal Day Announced
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, in cooperation with the N.C. Cooperative Extension ofMontgomery County, will …
Want to Help Bees? Plant Flowering Herbs!
Originally printed from Morning Ag Clips. Herbs are among the most useful plants in nature. They can tantalize the taste …
Photos From the Chatham County Industrial Hemp Workshop
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center conducted an Industrial Hemp Workshop on February 28, 2019, at the Chatham …
2019 NC Summer and Fall Feeder Cattle Sales
The dates for the 2019 Feeder Cattle Sales have been announced. All sales will be held at the Stanly …
March Livestock Newsletter
In the March edition of Livestock News: Important Montgomery County News Regional Chicken Show Update Notes from DEQ Inspectors Soil Building Using Annual …
Join Us for Our Chatham County Spring Ag Fest March 30!
Spring Ag Fest Celebrating Chatham County Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources Saturday, March 30, 2019 10 a.m.–2 p.m. This is a FREE Event! Chatham …
Hurricane Florence Agriculture Disaster Program: Know Your Application Status and the Payment Calculation Process
This past year, Hurricane Florence and tropical storm Michael devastated parts of North Carolina and surrounding states, with many …
Vacationer Supported Agriculture: Leveraging Vacation Rentals to Create New Revenue Opportunities for Small Farmers
With just a few more weeks of winter, many of us are dreaming of warmer weather and fun activities …
Chatham County 4-H Poultry Judging Team Wins 1st Place at State Competition
Last summer Dan Campeau, North Carolina Cooperative Extension Area Specialized Poultry Agent, formed a new 4-H Poultry Judging Team …
68th Annual North Carolina Cattlemen's Conference
Registration is now open for the 68th Annual North Carolina Cattlemen’s Conference. The conference will be held February 21–23, …
Auxin Herbicide Required Training
All persons planning to apply dicamba (Engenia, FeXapan, or XtendiMax) to Xtend cotton or soybeans or 2,4-D (Enlist Duo …
The First World Congress on Agritourism: Highlights and Contributions From NCSU
This past November, Dr. Carla Barbieri (Associate Professor and Extension Specialist) and Claudia Gil Arroyo (doctoral student) in Parks, …
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Planting Decisions
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A Guide to Intensive Vegetable Systems
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How to Create a Container Garden for Edibles in the North Carolina Piedmont
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Strawberries in the Home Garden
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Early Blight of Tomato
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