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Medicare Scam Alert

URGENT SCAM ALERT: NORTH EASTERN NC SENIORSThe Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) is warning Medicare beneficiaries in our region about a new, high-pressure cold-call scam…

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Poplar Neck Farms Wins 2nd Place Dryland Soybeans

At the 2026 NC Commodity Conference, Poplar Neck Farms out of Chowan County NC, was recognized for having the second-highest dryland soybean yield in the state of North Carolina for the 2025 growing…

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2025 NE Ag Expo Soybean Variety Trial Results

The Northeast Ag Expo planted soybean variety trials in Camden, Chowan, Currituck, and Gates counties. These trials can help growers make planting decisions for the 2026 growing season. Please see…

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2025 NE Ag Expo Corn Variety Trial Results

This is the time of year when growers are making decisions for the 2026 growing season. The Northeast Ag Expo grew variety trials in 6 counties in Northeast North Carolina. The results of these…

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Chowan 2026 Winter Meeting Schedule

Winter meetings are just around the corner. This is the time of year where farmers can learn best agronomic practices to increase yields and/or profitability as well as learn how to safely and…

Volunteers Needed! Grow. Cook. Eat. NC State Extension Master Food Volunteers flyer

2026 Extension Master Food Volunteer Training

The Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Perquimans and Pasquotank County Cooperative Extension is looking for dedicated individuals to join us in our mission to make a positive impact in our community. If you…

HERE'S TO THOSE WHO WORK IN ACRES, NOT HOURS. Gold: Flatlands Jessup Insurance; Bronze: Triangle Chemical

Farmer Appreciation Breakfast

Chown County Cooperative Extension is excited to invite you to the 2nd annual Farmer Appreciation Breakfast! Farmers play a critical role in how we each live our daily lives, and we want to share a…

STORYWALK AFTER DARK — Thurs Oct 30, 2025, 6-8PM at Chowan County Ag Center, Edenton NC

Storywalk After Dark

Come join the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Chowan County Center Staff on October 30th from 6-8 pm for the Storywalk After Dark event. The Chowan County Parks and Recreation Department will partner…

Sourdough loaf and starter jar; text: "Sourdough Bread Making Class 2.0" Nov 12 2025 5:30–7:30pm $10

Sourdough Bread Making Class 2.0

Learn more about the ancient art of sourdough in our comprehensive class! Learn how to nurture a living starter and understand its delicate ecosystem. Participants will be guided through maintaining…

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Canning Sweet Potatoes

N.C. The Cooperative Extension, Chowan County Center, will host a Canning Class on October 8, 2025, covering basic Pressure Canning while making Canned Sweet Potatoes. In this class, attendees will…