Monarch Butterfly Proposed for Listing Under the US Endangered Species Act
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service announced on December 10 that they are proposing to list the monarch butterfly …
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.
Botanical Illustrations of Southeastern Trees and Shrubs
The Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox has always been the go-to site for photos of cultivated plants, both native and …
Photos From Extension's Pollinator Workshop & Native Plant Sale
On September 13, 2024 the Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension conducted a workshop on Landscaping for Pollinators …
The Root of the Problem: Prionus Longhorn Beetles in Blueberries
Prionus longhorn beetles, notably Prionus laticollis, Prionus imbricornis, and Prionus californicus (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae), pose significant challenges in agricultural and …
Early Summer 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 late fall for …
Canning Soup W/ Meat
Did you know that people still do a lot of canning in this area of the state? There is …
Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers to Host Fall Plant Sale
NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Chowan, Gates and Perquimans counties will host their Fall Plant Sale on …
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 …
4-H Agent Recognized for Accomplishments
Camaryn Byrum, 4-H Youth Development Agent in Chowan County, was awarded the TC Blalock Young Agent Award during the …
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 …
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 …