Statewide 4-H Farm to Fork Camp
The Farm to Fork Camp Local Foods Work Group is hosting a statewide 4-H Virtual Farm to Fork Camp for 4-H …
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Take Control Virtual Program
CLICK TO REGISTER By, Mary Morris, N.C. Cooperative Extension of Chowan County N.C. Cooperative Extension of Chowan County announces the Take Control …
Home Insteading With Cooperative Extension (Week 45)
FAQ: Lichen Horticulture at Home Katy Shook, Area Horticulture Agent One of the most frequently asked questions we receive at the Ask …
Taking on a New Role With Ivelisse Colón
Orange County’s unique landscape includes dense urban areas and open rural spaces. Like other counties across the state, Orange …
Home Insteading With Cooperative Extension (Week 44)
4-H at Home Submitted by: Camaryn Byrum, 4-H Agent Written by: Liz Driscoll, NC State Extension 4-H Specialist Splendiferous Seeds Sprouting seeds is …
Home Insteading With Cooperative Extension (Week 42)
4-H at Home Submitted by: Camaryn Byrum, 4-H Agent 10 Minute Stress Busters Taken from: 4-H Healthy Living Guide When life gets stressful, …
January CCP Meeting to Focus on Water Resource Planning
The first Chatham Conservation Partnership (CCP) meeting of 2021 will focus on Water Resource Planning. Please join us on January 21, 2021, …
Master Gardener Volunteer Scholarship
Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Chowan, Gates, and Perquimans Counties are pleased to continue their scholarship opportunity. It will be …
Robin Hood's Kitchen Converts Food Waste to Meals for Food Pantry
I have long known that Chatham County is a special place with an amazing community of creative, passionate people …
Home Insteading With Cooperative Extension (Week 37)
4-H at Home Camaryn Byrum, 4-H Agent Star Weaving Ornaments With Christmas right around the corner, now is the time to start …
Supporting Community Health With Alyssa Anderson
Lee County’s local food landscape is growing. Agents across program areas in the County Extension Office provide support and …
4-H Winter PenPal Program - Sign Up Today!
Registration for this program will run November 16–December 11, 2020. Matching will take place through the States’ 4-H Exchange …
Home Insteading With Cooperative Extension (Week 32)
4-H at Home Written By: North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Clemson Cooperative Extension, and USDA Submitted By: Camaryn Byrum, 4-H Agent Tornado In …
Backyard Composting
Instead of disposing of yard trimmings and kitchen scraps, you can compost them in your own backyard. Composting is an …
Home Insteading With Cooperative Extension (Week 30)
Family and Consumer Sciences At Home Mary Morris, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Great Mama’s Stewed Rock If you were wondering why …
Facilitating & Convening With Quina Weber-Shirk
Quina Weber-Shirk is a Community and School Garden Agent with N.C. Cooperative Extension in Guilford County. A little over …
Home Insteading With Cooperative Extension (Week 28)
Family and Consumer Sciences at Home Mary Morris, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Are You Drinking Too Much Sugar? Unless you drink …
NC 4-H Going Abroad?
Are you interested in learning more about the NC 4-H Outbound Exchange Program? NC 4-H has opportunities for current …
Home Insteading With Cooperative Extension (Week 26)
Family and Consumer Sciences at Home Mary Morris, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Make Your Own Hot Sauce This time of year …
Resource Highlight: Updated Local Farms and Food Profiles
Agriculture matters in North Carolina. What does that look like? North Carolina’s agricultural industry, including food, fiber, and forestry, …
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