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Springtime for beekeepers is synonymous with starting new colonies, especially since winter losses have been hovering ~25% every year …
AWIS Weather Forecast: Widespread Freeze
AWIS Weather Forecast: Widespread Freeze A widespread freeze is expected on the weekend, with several pockets of frost, starting Thursday …
NC State Summer / Fall Field Research Job in Western NC
3/30/2021 – We are hiring a new team member to work in our NC Alternative Crops & Organics program …
Register Now for Climate Webinar on April 26
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center will offer a Climate Webinar on April 26, 2021, from 7–9 p.m …
Upcoming Virtual Air-Blast Sprayer Training - UPDATED
The NC State Small Fruits Extension Program is organizing an Air-Blast Sprayer Training in an HYBRID format April 13-14, 2021. …
Invitation to Chatham Farms and Related Businesses to Join the NC Farm App
Join hundreds of farms and agribusinesses across North Carolina in cooperative marketing! The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center is …
Videos From the 2020 Goldenseal Summit Now Available!
3/6/2021 – In 2020, United Plant Savers, the NC Ginseng Association, and Living Web Farms put on a virtual …
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 …
Caneberry Breeding and Cultural Practices Research Updates
Welcome to our first North Carolina Commercial Blackberry and Raspberry Grower Association “Specialist Zoom” call. Dr. Gina Fernandez, is …
Sweet Corn Bird Damage-Help With the Research!
2/11/2021 – Birds can wreck havoc on a field of sweet corn and control methods are limited, especially for …
Virtual Vineyards Manager Workshop: March 11-12
Virtual Workshop Agenda March 11, 2021 Register online Time Sessions 9–9:05 a.m. Welcome and Workshop Overview 9:05–9:35 a.m. Session 1 – Spring/Summer Vineyard Weed Management …
2021 NC Winegrowers Annual Conference, Feb. 23
2021 NC Winegrowers Annual Conference The NC Winegrowers Association is shifting to a one-day virtual event on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. Registration: Free …
2021 Muscadine Growers Annual Conference, March 1-3
2021 Muscadine Growers Annual Conference The conference will be held virtual on Zoom from March 1–3, 2021. Free for members of …
Spring Frost Mitigation and COVID-19 Webinars Spring 2021
Spring Frost Mitigation and COVID-19 Webinars Spring 2021 Spring Frost Mitigation March 24, 3–4:30 p.m.: Register for the PSU Spring Frost Mitigation …
Peach Industry to Vote on Assessment Renewal in 2021
A Message from the NC Peach Growers’ Society NC Peach Growers, The year 2020 marked the …
Virtual Tours of Extension's Pollinator Paradise Garden Will Get You Fired Up for Spring!
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NC Peach Growers' Society Annual Meeting Offers Pesticide Credits
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2021 Southeastern Vegetable Crop Handbook Now Available!
1/6/2021 – The new Southeastern Vegetable Crop Handbook is now available online. Extension vegetable specialists across the Southeast come …
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