Hurricane Preparedness; Before, During, and After the Storm
Hearing the word hurricane can bring about fear, intimidation, and anxiety. The key to surviving a hurricane is preparation. …
Community
4-H Forestry and Wildlife Teams Excel in National Competitions
Summer 2018 was incredibly successful for North Carolina’s 4-H teams competing in national contests for forestry and wildlife; with NC teams …
Cook Smart Eat Smart Cooking School
Cooking is a fantastic way to spend time with family and friends and to relax…well, it is if you …
From Spark to Blaze: 2018 Forest to Classroom Program Ignites Classroom Education
I had a spark of an idea. I wanted to teach about fire. I wanted to teach about the …
Case Note: NC Appeals Court Limits Agritourism Definition
The North Carolina Court of Appeals on May 15 placed a check on the expanding list of activities operated …
4-H Teen Leader Internship
4-H Teen Leader Internship This program is for teens ages 13-18 who want to develop and improve their leadership skills. …
4-H Summer Fun 2018!
We are excited to share our 2018 4-H Summer Fun Program with you! Check out the schedule and save …
Just & Equitable Food System
The Come to the Table program presents its Equity at the Table Speaker Series, featuring a unique and diverse roster of …
Understanding Urban and Community Forests Webinar Series
Join Cooperative Extension personnel, educators and a large cadre of expert speakers for an exciting and knowledge-filled urban and …
Join Us for Our Chatham County Spring Ag Fest March 24!
Spring Ag Fest …
Ginger Cunningham Named Chatham County Extension Director
Ginger McLaurin Cunningham has been appointed Director of North Carolina Cooperative Extension’s Chatham County Center, effective February 1. She …
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 …
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 …
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”, …
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