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Wreath Decorating Class

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

2023 Report to the People

The Chowan County Cooperative Extension has been busy this past year educating the public on Family, Farms and 4-H. …

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Meat Canning Class Offered This Fall

The N.C. Extension Cooperative Extension, Chowan County Center will be offering Meat Canning Classes on October 11, 2023. There will …

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Pesticide Disposal Day September 27th

The N.C. Cooperative Extension, Chowan County Center, in cooperation with the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Pesticide …

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2022 Report to the People

2022 Report To the People Video Every year the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Chowan County Center does a Report To The People. …

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Summer Canning Series

Summer Canning classes are coming up if you are interested in learning more you can register online. N.C. Cooperative Extension, Chowan …

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Friendship Bread Making Class

Come join this hands-on Friendship Bread Making Class. The class will be on April 12, 2023, from 6-8 p.m. …

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