BioWorma®, an Alternative to Traditional Anthelmintics
This webinar presentation is about BioWorma®, a fungus (Duddingtonia flagrans) that traps and kills roundworm larvae in the manure …
Agriculture & Food
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CFAP: USDA Releases Information for Direct Payments to Farmers; May 26 Sign Up
On May 19 the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) issued its final rule on the direct payment portion of …
Early May Blooms in Pollinator Paradise
Pollinator Paradise is a Demonstration Garden created by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center. Agriculture Agent Debbie …
May Livestock News
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Recording of Bumble Bee Webinar Now Available for Viewing
In honor of Citizen Science Month, the Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension conducted a webinar on …
Fall 2020 Pesticide School Schedule Available
The Fall 2020 Pesticide Safety School Schedule is now available for registrants who are seeking initial licensing in one …
Banana Oatmeal Pancakes Recipe Demonstration
In this Banana Oatmeal Pancake recipe, our FCS agent demonstrates a super easy and delicious alternative to traditional pancakes. …
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 …
Asian Giant Hornets in Washington State
The news media are reporting that the Asian giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia) has been found in Washington state. This hornet …
Routine Soil Samples Being Accepted Again
As of April 27, 2020, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services began accepting routine soil samples …
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 …
Fruit Chaat Recipe Demonstration Video
The Fruit Chaat demonstration video showcases an Indian-style sweet and savory snack that is super easy to prepare. You can …
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 …
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 …
NC State PDIC to Expand Modified Operations
This announcement was updated Friday May 29th, 2020 from a previous version The NC State Plant Disease and Insect …
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. …
Birth of an Assassin!
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Emergency Mini-Grants for NC Farmers
Emergency Mini-Grant Application Now Open For Farmers! Applications due April 26th at 6 p.m. As the impacts of COVID-19 continue to …
Using Previous Soil Test for Yards & Home Gardens
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM NCDA&CS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2020 CONTACT: David Hardy, Soil Lab Section Chief NCDA&CS Agronomic Services Division 919-733-2655 RALEIGH — The N.C. …
Chatham County Farmers' Markets Open the 2020 Season With New Social Distancing Policies
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