Registration Open: Overview of Local Food Systems Online Professional Development Training
Are you interested in learning more about local food systems? Do you work with local food projects, but are …
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2021 Dallas Ward Memorial Scholarship Opportunity
This scholarship was established by Cleveland County Cattlemen’s Association, Inc. (CCCA) in 2000. Initial funding was provided by members …
Coming Soon... SPRING SPECTACULAR DAIRY GOAT SHOW
Having cancelled last year’s event due to COVID, we are pleased to announce the return of the ADGA-Sanctioned Spring …
Steps to Health - Take Control Virtual Class Offered
Come learn lifelong habits to help you eat healthily and be physically active! Nutrition Program for Adults! Take control NOW to …
Broadriver Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (GRG) and Kinship Care Support Group
Meeting Virtually Due to COVID-19 Pandemic: Grandparents Raising GrandchildrenThu 3/18 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.OfflineEventAttendanceMode 130 S Post Rd, Shelby, …
Southern Raised and Grass Grazed (NCDA&CS Blog)
The latest piece on the In the Field blog from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services …
Too Few or Too Many Grazing Animals…? Defining Adequate Stocking Rate
Please view this VIDEO explaining the basics of defining an adequate stocking rate. Defining the stocking rate is the most …
NC Egg Farming: Forever in the Family and Always in the Heart (NCDA&CS Blog)
A recent post on the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) In the Field blog featured …
Statewide 4-H Farm to Fork Camp
The Farm to Fork Camp Local Foods Work Group is hosting a statewide 4-H Virtual Farm to Fork Camp for 4-H …
Face Fly Control
Face Fly Control Greg Traywick, Cleveland County Extension Director March, 2021 Wet spring weather usually means greater numbers of face flies, a …
Sheep Genomics Webinar Series
With the introduction of genomic-enhanced estimated breeding values (GEBVs), 2021 will be the dawn of a new age in …
We’re Quite Fawned of This Webinar: Integrated Approaches to Deer Management
Upcoming: On Feb. 9, the Center for Integrated Pest Management will present an overview of effective integrated strategies to …
Herter-O'Neal Scholarship Opportunity
Nominations are being sought for a $750 scholarship offered by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Administrative Professionals Association (NCCEAPA) …
Taking on a New Role With Ivelisse Colón
Orange County’s unique landscape includes dense urban areas and open rural spaces. Like other counties across the state, Orange …
An Extreme, Unusual 2020: The Weather Year in Review
Note: This is a guest post from Corey Davis, Assistant State Climatologist of North Carolina, and Kathie Dello, State …
Backyard Flock Series - Backyard Flock Management
The area specialized poultry agents are hosting a Backyard Flock Series starting January 27, 2021, via Zoom. Please see …
COVID-19 Vaccine Q&A Articles
Since the COVID-19 vaccine was announced, NC State University has worked diligently to gather and share answers to common …
January CCP Meeting to Focus on Water Resource Planning
The first Chatham Conservation Partnership (CCP) meeting of 2021 will focus on Water Resource Planning. Please join us on January 21, 2021, …
Soybean Agent Variety Test - Cleveland County
Good morning everyone! Below is a link to a video on our Agent Variety Trial that ASR Grain so …
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 …
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