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. …
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.
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 …
Photos From the 2024 Chatham County Ag Fest
The Chatham County Spring Ag Fest on March 23, 2024, was a success with a great crowd in attendance in spite …
Local Master Gardener Volunteer Classes Start Soon!
Become a Master Gardener℠ volunteer in Chowan County! Classes will be offered in Edenton on Tuesdays from 3:30 to …
Home Insteading With Cooperative Extension (Week 67)
Local Youth Participate in 4-H Cooking Camp Camaryn Byrum, 4-H Agent Local youth recently participated in a cooking camp offered by …
Home Insteading With Cooperative Extension (Week 65)
Gourmet Cookie Decorating Camaryn Byrum, 4-H Agent Chowan County 4-H kicked off Summer Fun with a gourmet cookie decorating workshop. The …
Home Insteading With Cooperative Extension (Week 64)
Bean in a Bottle Submitted by: Camaryn Byrum, 4-H Agent Through this activity, kids will learn about the life cycle of …
Home Insteading With Cooperative Extension (Week 63)
How to Hold A Chef’s Knife Submitted by: Mary Morris: CED and FCS Agent Written by: Alice Henneman, MS, RDN, Extension …
Home Insteading With Cooperative Extension (Week 62)
R.M. “Pete” Thompson Agriculture Scholarship Awarded to Lilly Bunch Mary Morris, CED & Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Pete Thompson had …
Home Insteading With Cooperative Extension (Week 61)
FAQ: Fire Blight Katy Shook, Area Horticulture Agent Q: Why are the tips of my tree turning brown? A: If the tree …
Home Insteading With Cooperative Extension (Week 60)
Master Gardener Training Returns This Fall Katy Shook, Area Horticulture Agent The North Carolina State Extension Master Gardener program is a …
Master Gardener Volunteer Training Returns This Fall
The Extension Master Gardener℠ program of Chowan-Gates-Perquimans Counties is a training opportunity for interested volunteers. Participants apply for and …
Home Insteading With Cooperative Extension (Week 53)
Living Well Month – Physical Activity Submitted by: Mary Morris, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Did you know only about one …
Local Extension Master Gardeners Celebrate Success
Despite the challenges of 2020, the Extension Master Gardener℠ program of Chowan, Gates, and Perquimans Counties continued the mission of …
Home Insteading With Cooperative Extension (Week 52)
Clover Cookies Camaryn Byrum, 4-H Agent Each month since June 2020, Chowan County 4-H has offered free educational kits to youth …