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Soup-er Monday Extension Showcase

Join the North Carolina Cooperative Extension – Chowan County Center on Monday, February 10th for Soup-er Monday! The event …

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Introduction to Beekeeping

Introduction to Beekeeping hosted by the Beekeepers of Chowan County. If you are interested in learning about Beekeeping, this …

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2024 Report to the People

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Chowan County Center presented the 2024 Annual Report To the People to the Chowan County Commissioners …

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Visit NC Farms App

The Visit NC Farms App helps to highlight local producers of produce, meats, farmers’ markets, and more. More information …

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Chowan County Farmer Appreciation

To celebrate National Farm-City Week this year we will be hosting our Chowan County Farmers for a Farmer Appreciation …

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Sourdough Bread Basics

Come learn the basics of making Sourdough Bread. This class teaches you how to make your sourdough starter and …

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Chowan County Is Hiring

Come Join the Chowan County Team! Chowan County is searching for a Agriculture-Field Crops Extension Agent. For more information please …

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Storm Damage to Trees

Recent snow and ice storms have caused extensive damage to trees. Consider hiring a certified arborist to help assess …

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Backyard Composting

Instead of disposing of yard trimmings and kitchen scraps, you can compost them in your own backyard. Composting is an …

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Offsetting Drought for Small-Scale Vegetable Production in North Carolina

A good source of water is a necessity for producing quality vegetables. During periods of …

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Introduction: Food Banks and Food Pantries

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, describes food banks and …

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Best Practices for Utilizing Local Food in Nutrition Education and Cooking Classes

This publication provides practical tips on how to promote health eating by incorporating fresh, local …

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2025 North Carolina Peach and Nectarine Disease and Pest Management Guide

This publication is intended to help you manage diseases and pests of peaches. In choosing …

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Cedar Apple Rust

This apple pathology factsheet describes cedar apple rust and provides a brief overview of other …

Sales Tax: Exemptions for Farm Product Sales

Sales Taxes are reportable on the sale of many goods and services. Such taxes also …

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Ventilating to Cool Modern Grower Turkeys

As heat stress is one of the most significant management challenges facing the N.C. turkey …

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Neighbor Complaints: The Basics of North Carolina's Right to Farm and Bona Fide Farm Zoning

Though impossible to measure the incidence of neighbor complaints against farmers, North Carolina public policy …