From Passion to Purpose: Teresa Lowry's Journey as an Extension Master Gardener Volunteer
In our first “Why I Became an NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer” feature, we spotlight Teresa Lowry, an …
Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers
Since 1979, North Carolina Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers (EMGVs) have been leaders in this internationally acclaimed program, guiding homeowners in making environmentally sound decisions in their landscapes. Trained by North Carolina State University faculty and staff, EMGVs provide research-based information about gardening and environmental stewardship to individuals and communities across the state. EMGVs engage the community through education and outreach on a wide variety of subjects and through a broad spectrum of projects, all designed to maximize their impact.
Early Spring 2024 Snapshots From Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Garden
In late 2008, I planted a demonstration pollinator garden at Chatham Mills to provide forage from early spring to …
Cicada Damage to Blueberry Crop
It seems we are finally on the other side of the “cicada invasion” which of course was not an …
Peach Field Day at the Sandhills Research Station Planned
The 2024 Peach Field Day at the Sandhills Research Station will be held Tuesday, July 16, from 4-7 p.m. …
View Recording of CCP Bumble Bee Conservation Webinar
Chatham Conservation Partnership (CCP) conducted a webinar on Bumble Bee Conservation on April 18, 2024, and we had a great turnout of …
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. …
Potato Gleaning Volunteer Opportunity June 29
Would you like to help out the Food Bank of the Albemarle we need YOU! Our staff will be …
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 …
Albemarle Master Gardeners Ready for Spring Garden Show
Did you save the date for the Master Gardeners Spring Garden Show at the Perquimans Recreation Center on Saturday, …
Chowan Champion Peanut Producer Contest Winner Announced
Adapted from original written by: David L. Jordan Extension Specialist—Department of Crop and Soil Sciences and Ashley Collins Chief …
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. …
2023 R.M. "Pete" Thompson Agriculture Scholarship
The R.M. “Pete” Thompson Scholarship is a scholarship awarded every year to a youth from Chowan County who is …
Volunteers Recognized for Outstanding Service
The Extension Master Gardener℠ Programs of Chowan, Gates and Perquimans Counties recently recognized several volunteers for their outstanding service to …
Extension Master Gardeners Announce Scholarship
Each year, the Extension Master Gardeners℠ of Chowan, Gates and Perquimans Counties award a $1,000 scholarship to an area …
Introduction to Beekeeping Class Coming Up
College of the Albemarle (Chowan Campus) is partnering with Beekeepers of Chowan County to offer Introduction to Beekeeping starting January …
2023 Extension Master Food Volunteer Training Is Accepting Applications
Do you enjoy cooking, eating, local food work, or just simply – food? If you answered yes to any …
Local Extension Master Gardeners Participate in Research Trial
Most home gardeners prefer not to unnecessarily apply products like fungicide to their home gardens, especially their vegetable gardens. …