Cicada Damage to Blueberry Crop
It seems we are finally on the other side of the “cicada invasion” which of course was not 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.
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 …
Should Farmers & Gardeners Worry About the Upcoming Cicada Emergence?
In case you haven’t heard, 2024 marks the emergence of the 13-year periodical cicadas (Magicicada spp.). The 13-year cicadas are known as Brood …
Ground-Nesting Bees Should Be Appreciated, Not Feared!
Every year, from mid-March through mid-April, I get calls from folks worried about all the bees hovering over their …
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. …
Donation Stations @The Edenton Farmers Market
The N.C. Cooperative Extension of Chowan County Master Food Volunteers (EMFV) is hosting a Donation Station at the Edenton Farmers …
Canning Pickles Class
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Chowan County Center is hosting several canning workshops this summer. The next workshop being offered is the …
Mediterranean Way of Eating Class Offered
If are ready to learn about eating the Mediterranean Way this spring/summer join the Chowan and Pasquotank Cooperative Extension …