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AWIS Weather Forecast: Widespread Freeze A widespread freeze is expected on the weekend, starting Thursday (April 1) to Friday (April …
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Register Now for Climate Webinar on April 26
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center will offer a Climate Webinar on April 26, 2021, from 7–9 p.m …
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Invitation to Chatham Farms and Related Businesses to Join the NC Farm App
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AWIS Frost Protection Weather Advisories 2021
Dear strawberry community, I am happy to announce that we have been in negotiations with AWIS weather service for the …
Celebrating Chatham County Beekeeper and Conservationist Judy Pick
Long-time Chatham County beekeeper, conservationist, and volunteer Judy Pick passed away on February 6, 2021, at age 79. Judy …
Farmers Update 2/11/2021
Farmers COVID-19 Update 2/11/2021 Farmers of Color Resources: Webinar, Feb 16, 2021: 11 a.m. EST: #BlackFarmers committee 2021 Public Policy Webinar: Updated …
Chatham County Beekeepers Offer an Intro to Beekeeping Online Course
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center and the Chatham County Beekeepers Association (CCBA) had planned to team up …
Frost/Freeze Webinar Feb. 15, 2021
Frost/Freeze Webinar February 15, 2021 Monday, February 15, 2021 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Register in advance for this webinar After registering, you will receive a …
Southeastern Strawberry School Webinar Series 2021
Southeastern Strawberry School Webinar Series 2021 Learn the basics of annual plasticulture strawberry production in six free webinars! Headed by Amanda …
Surflan (Oryzalin) -- Limited Supplies and Uncertain Future?
Supplies of Surflan are limited. I cannot independently confirm the following but this is what I was told by …
Farmers COVID-19 Update 1/28/2021
Farmers COVID-19 Update 1/28/2021 Funding and Finances Rural Advancement Foundation International – USA Announces an Expanded Second Round of Grants from …
Impacts of High GDD Accumulation in November of 2020
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Virtual Tours of Extension's Pollinator Paradise Garden Will Get You Fired Up for Spring!
The weather forecasters are saying more rain is coming next week…and I don’t know about you but sometimes on …
COVID-19 Farmers Update 1/11/2021
COVID-19 Farmers Update 1/11/2021 RAFI is Hiring Two Positions FOC Network Project Coordinator FOC Network Grants Coordinator Position Resources for Famers COVID-19 Federal Rural …
COVID-19-Farming Update: What We Know About the $900B Relief Bill
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