Dolly Parton's Imagination Library: Free Books for Children
The Down East Partnership for Children and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library are teaming up to get books into the …
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Let'S Talk Turkey
Click HERE for USDA turkey roasting …
NC Community Gardening Handbook Wins National Award
The American Society of Horticultural Science recently presented the 2017 Outstanding Bulletin Award to: Collard Greens and Common Ground: a North …
Pickin’ in the Pines – A Bluegrass & BBQ Benefit Concert for Millstone 4H Camp
Please join us on Oct 21st for Grammy Award nominee Blue Highway along w/ Long Gone Bluegrass and Lauren …
Resources for Storm Damage Recovery for Forest Landowners
Hurricanes can cause significant damage to forest and timber land through wind and flooding. The first priority is to …
Protective Measures of Beehives During Hurricanes
With the uncertain track of Hurricane Irma, there are some important considerations for beekeepers who may be affected by …
Agroecology on-Farm Dinner, 10/7/2017
Join us for delicious food prepared with produce from our farm, farm tours, a grand opening of our new …
Cooperative Extension Has Flood Clean-Up Resources
Last year, Hurricane Matthew took its toll on our state, this week, Hurricane Harvey has left a path of …
Public Input Requested: Final Draft of Chatham County Comprehensive Plan
The following press release was written by the Chatham County Planning Department. After nearly 18 months of development with broad …
In the Garden Photographic Exhibit
Alice’s Garden presented by Bob Cassanova July 20th through August 26th at the Arts Council of Wilson A photographic exhibition, “Alice’s Garden”, …
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Community Gardens: Planning Guide, Goals and Activities
Check out the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion information and tools available on the Forsyth County Extension Community Gardening Website. Thanks …
Prepared Starts With P
The beginning of hurricane season is just around the corner. Although we are still recovering from the effects of …
Bee Friendly Day - Rocky Mount Farmers Market
“BEE” Friendly Field Day At The Rocky Mount Farmer’s Market Saturday, April 8, 2017 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Honey bees have an …
The Infamous Bradford Pear
The mild winter season this year caused many plants that should have had at least another 4 weeks of …
Chatham Residents Still Have Chance to Provide Input on Comprehensive Plan
PITTSBORO, NC— Chatham County wants to hear from residents and get input on draft recommendations in the Comprehensive Plan. …
Save the Date: Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening on March 25
Save the Date: March 25, 2017 The staff at the Chatham County Center of NC State Extension, Chatham County Soil & …
Inspiring Future Science Leaders - CYFAR Project
Youth in both the Carolina’s face overwhelming challenges: failing schools, teacher turnover, the out-migration of young millennials from small …
Dig in! Weaving Edible Landscapes—Urban Ag and Community Gardens—into the Fabric of Our Communities
8th Annual Dig In! March 4, 2017, 8:15 a.m. – 2 p.m. Marbles Kids Museum, 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 Registration: $15 …
Become a Citizen Science Ambassador!
This project is looking for creative and adaptable teen leaders to partner with the Citizen Science Association, 4-H, and …
2017 Livestock Registration Form
Anyone interested in participating in the 2017 Eastern Carolina Show & Sale (April 11-12) needs to complete the form …
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