Tropical Storm Isaias
Tropical Storm Isaias Dear all, Tropical Storm Isaias is approaching the East Coast with winds and rain this evening and tomorrow …
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Pollinator Paradise is a Demonstration Garden created by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center. Agriculture Agent Debbie …
Introducing the Chatham Food Hub!
The Chatham Food Hub is a collaborative project between Chatham County, UNC, and NC State University partners. The Chatham …
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June Blooms in Pollinator Paradise
Pollinator Paradise is a Demonstration Garden created by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center. Agriculture Agent Debbie …
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Virtual Pollinator Field Day June 22
Virtual Pollinator Field Day Monday, June 22, 2020 3–5 p.m. The North Carolina Pollinator Conservation Alliance invites you to kick off National …
2020 Breeding Trial Data Now Online
The NC State University Strawberry Breeding program has put all the yield data from our cultivar trials from 2015-2020 …
Cucumber Downy Mildew Confirmed in North Carolina
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Late May Blooms in Pollinator Paradise
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COVID-19 Farmers Update 06/05/2020
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First Peak: How Did COVID-19 Impact NC Agriculture in April 2020?
How did COVID-19 impact NC Agriculture in April 2020? We have surveyed 157 farms and agritourism businesses and the …
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For the past several weeks I have noticed damage to the leaves of my roses. Each year this happens and …
NC State PDIC to Expand Modified Operations
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Monitor False Oleander Scales
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Imported Willow Leaf Beetles
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Crape Myrtle Aphids
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USDA Supports Specialty Crops Producers With Direct Payments for Losses Due to COVID-19
As part of the Coronavirus Farm Assistance Program, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it will provide up …
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