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Cover photo for Homemade Buttermilk Biscuit Class

Homemade Buttermilk Biscuit Class

Come join us for a Homemade Buttermilk Biscuit Class at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Chowan County Center. This class …

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Going Green for Your Health

Join us to learn about Food Prepping ideas, make 5 days of salad in a jar, and Lucky Succulents Food …

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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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Forest Pest Management: A Pesticide Applicator Certification Manual for Participating States in the Southeast

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Commodity Fumigation: A Certification Manual for North Carolina Private Pesticide Applicators

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Three Components of Farm to ECE: Gardening, Cooking, and Local Food Purchasing

This chapter of the Farm to Early Care and Education Resource Guide for North Carolina …

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Sloped Screen Separator for Manure

Including sloped screens for solid-liquid manure separation can have positive impacts on manure management systems …

Screw Press Separation of Manure

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Anaerobic Digestion from Animal Manure

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Chapter 9. Vine Nutrition

Grapevines require 16 essential nutrients for normal growth and development (Table 9.1). Carbon, hydrogen, and …

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