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A Budget-Friendly Guide to Eating Fresh, Local, Produce. Dr. Alice Ammerman, professor in the Gillings School’s Department of Nutrition has recently …
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Hurricane Preparedness; Before, During, and After the Storm
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Cook Smart Eat Smart Cooking School
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Register Now for Aug. 1 Firescaping Workshop
Preparing for Wildfires with Fire-Resistant Landscaping August 1, 2018, 1:00-5:00 p.m. North Carolina Zoo Educational Building 4401 Zoo Pkwy Asheboro, NC 27205 Cost: $10 Register online North …
Chatham's Fiddlehead Farm Wins Good Food Award!
A Chatham County farm has won a coveted Good Food Award in recognition of superior craftsmanship and a commitment …
Home Canning Series
Edgecombe County Cooperative Extension will be hosting a summer home canning workshop series. Participants will learn how to safely …
New Community Garden Resources From Duke University
North Carolina Community Gardens: Soil Contaminants and Pesticides This website, a project of the Community Engagement Core of the Duke University Superfund Research Center, …
Join Us for Our Chatham County Spring Ag Fest March 24!
Spring Ag Fest Celebrating Chatham County Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources Saturday, March 24, 2018 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. This is a …
Beginner Beekeeping Course - Starts Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Beekeeping Short Course Office: 252-641-7821, Email: art_bradley@ncsu.edu The Coastal Plain Beekeeping Chapter in conjunction with the North Carolina State Beekeepers Association …
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