Celebrating Chatham County Beekeeper and Conservationist Judy Pick
Long-time Chatham County beekeeper, conservationist, and volunteer Judy Pick passed away on February 6, 2021, at age 79. Judy …
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Virtual Tours of Extension's Pollinator Paradise Garden Will Get You Fired Up for Spring!
The weather forecasters are saying more rain is coming next week…and I don’t know about you but sometimes on …
Farm Visit Snapshots: Granite Springs Farm
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Blueberry Scouting Guide for Smartphones
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Robin Hood's Kitchen Converts Food Waste to Meals for Food Pantry
I have long known that Chatham County is a special place with an amazing community of creative, passionate people …
Farm Visit Snapshots: Perry-Winkle Farm
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Chatham County Holiday Farmers' Markets!
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Farm Visit Snapshots: Off Grid in Color
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Now Accepting Proposals for NC AgVentures Grants
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September Blooms in Pollinator Paradise
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Enjoy a September Virtual Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!
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From Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos: Farm Visit Snapshots are a new feature on my Growing Small Farms …
Farm Visit Snapshots: Heart Song Farm
From Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos: Farm Visit Snapshots are a new feature on my Growing Small Farms …
Enjoy an August Virtual Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!
Pollinator Paradise is a Demonstration Garden created by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center. Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos …
August Blooms in Pollinator Paradise
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Farm Visit Snapshots: Perry-winkle Farm
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2020 Caneberry Pricing Survey Report
August 7, 2020 | Margaret Huffman The North American Raspberry and Blackberry Association (NARBA), in collaboration with NC State University and the University …
Enjoy a July Virtual Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!
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Some NC Farmers Stay Local
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