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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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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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Drinking Water Safety

As water systems come back online in areas affected by Hurricane Helene, it is still important to ensure that …

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We Need Foodie Volunteers

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Chowan V Training, Fumigation & Paraquat

Attention Farmers! Does your Pesticide license need to be renewed this year? N.C. Cooperative Extension, Chowan County Center will be offering three …

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Beekeeping 101

The Beekeepers of Chowan County will have the Beekeeping 101 class on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at the Chowan …

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Wreath Decorating Class

Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 1-3 p.m. N.C. Cooperative Extension–Chowan County Center’s Extension Community Association and Master Gardeners offer their …

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